I know it's been a while since I've updated, and I'm sorry for that. School's really kicking my butt. I will really try to start updating more often, at least once a week. Also, I'm sorry if this chapter isn't the best, but I'm really just trying to get back into the writing mode. But, enough of my rambling. I hope you like it, and let me know what you think!
Olivia woke up the next morning and rolled over in Elliot's arms. She could hear Jake and Eli both crying from the living room. She sighed as she threw the covers off and slipped out of bed. She smiled when she walked into the living room and saw Lizzie carefully lifting Eli into her arms. "Hey sweetheart," she said as she lifted Jake and placed a gentle kiss on his forehead.
Lizzie smiled," Morning Livvie," she said as she followed the older woman into the kitchen.
"How did you sleep?" Olivia asked as she made a bottle for Jake and put some Fruit Loops in a bowl for Eli.
"Pretty good," Lizzie replied, taking the bowl from Olivia and putting Eli in his highchair.
She dumped the Fruit Loops out on Eli's tray," Are you lying to me," Olivia asked, turning to face Lizzie.
Lizzie shook her head," No," she said, looking down at the floor.
"Sweetie, it's ok if you are still having nightmares. It's perfectly understandable," Olivia said reassuringly.
"They aren't that bad anymore," Lizzie mumbled.
"As we get settled down, they'll start to go away. Trust me," Olivia assured her, placing a comforting hand on her arm.
"Thanks Livvie," Lizzie said, wrapping her arms around Olivia.
"No problem sweetie. Next time you have a nightmare, come and get me. I'll sit with you until you fall back asleep," Olivia promised, giving Lizzie one more gentle squeeze before pulling away.
"Ok," Lizzie said, smiling as Elliot walked in.
"Hey Lizzie," he said, kissing the top of her head. He kissed Olivia softly," Everybody else still asleep?" he asked, starting some coffee.
Olivia nodded," I think so," she replied. "I was thinking," she started," Maybe we could invite the girls over for dinner and tell them then," Olivia suggested.
"What about everyone at work?" Elliot asked.
"Well, I have some paperwork I need to finish. So, we could just go in for a couple of hours," Olivia suggested, pouring two cups of coffee and handing one to Elliot.
Elliot nodded," Ok," he said.
Olivia turned to Lizzie," Can you and Dickie hold down the fort for a little while?" she asked.
Lizzie nodded, " Yeah, of course. Do what you guys need to do," she said.
Olivia and Elliot got dressed quickly," When the kids get up just help them make some bowls of cereal. Ok?" Olivia asked, grabbing her car keys.
Lizzie nodded," Ok," she said.
"We shouldn't be gone too long," Olivia said, kissing Lizzie's forehead softly.
"Take your time. We'll be fine," Lizzie replied, receiving a hug from her dad.
"See you later sweetie," Olivia said as she followed Elliot out the door.
"Bye Livvie! Bye Dad!" Lizzie called, closing the door after them.
"I'm gonna' call the girls," Elliot said as they got in the car.
"Ok," Olivia replied, starting the car. They drove through the crazy traffic and Elliot called his two oldest daughters.
"They can both come," Elliot confirmed, putting his phone back in his pocket.
"Great!" Olivia said, parking the car. They got out and Elliot instinctively took Olivia's hand as they walked to the elevator. They rode up in silence and stepped out when the doors opened. "Where's Cap?" Olivia asked, looking around.
"His office. Where else?" Fin asked sarcastically. Olivia and Elliot walked to the door and Olivia knocked twice before pushing it open," Cap?" she said questioningly.
"Liv, what are you doing here?" Cragen asked, looking up from the stack of papers on his desk.
"We just wanted to let you know something," Olivia said, walking in and pulling Elliot in after her.
"What's up?" Cragen asked.
"I asked Liv to marry me," Elliot stated.
"And I said yes," Olivia continued.
Cragen took a second to take it all in, a blank expression on his face," Congratulations," he said finally.
"And we're moving out of my apartment and into a house," Olivia continued.
Cragen nodded," That's great, guys. How are the kids?" he asked.
"Great. They're adjusting well," Elliot answered.
"Good. I'm happy for you guys. All of you," Cragen stated.
"Thanks Cap. We couldn't be happier," Olivia said, smiling.
Don smiled and cleared his throat awkwardly," Well, is that all?" he asked.
Olivia nodded," I'll just pick up the paperwork on my desk and bring it in tomorrow when I come in," Olivia said.
Cragen nodded," Alright, see you two tomorrow. Let me know if you need anything," he said.
"We will," Olivia said over her shoulder as she walked out of the room. She grabbed the small stack of papers on her desk and met Elliot at the elevator as it opened. "So when are Kathleen and Maureen coming over?" Olivia asked.
"Maureen will be over at about five. Kathleen will be over at about five thirty," Elliot replied.
"How do you think they're going to take it?" Olivia asked.
"They are going to be excited and they are probably going to squeal," Elliot said smiling and taking her hand.
Olivia chuckled," As long as they're not mad, they can squeal all they want," she said.
Elliot brought her hand to his lips and kissed it softly as the elevator doors opened and they stepped out," They're going to be happy, Liv. Why would they be mad?" he asked.
Olivia shrugged," I don't know. I guess I'm just nervous," she admitted as they got to her car.
Elliot smirked," So, let me get this straight. You can face rapists with weapons without a problem, but when it comes to telling my kids that we're engaged, you wuss out?" Elliot asked, buckling his seatbelt.
Olivia punched his arm playfully," I am not wussing out, Stabler," she said stubbornly.
Elliot chuckled as she started the car," Sure," he said.
"I just want their blessing," Olivia admitted.
Elliot took the hand that wasn't on the steering wheel and squeezed it reassuringly," They'll give it to us. They already love you, Liv," he said.
Olivia bit her lower lip and nodded," I hope so," she said.
This was kind of just a filler chapter. Next chapter will be telling the girls and probably the moving process. I think it's going to be a lot of fun to write and read! I'll have it up within the next week!
