A/N: Favorite chapter. It's the answer to most of you questions. What's wrong with Liv, what's up with Kathy, what are Liv and El going to do...etc. It's all right here.

May 7th, 1999

The Streets of Manhattan

"Detective Benson" Dr. Roth said. "I need you to fill this prescription as soon as possible. In the meantime, try to get some rest. Remember, reduce your stress."

"I know," Olivia said, snatching the prescription form from Dr. Roth. Olivia had finally broken down and gone to the doctor when Ricio had caught her heaving in the back of an alley. There was no flushing away the blood that time.

"Come back for a check-up in a few weeks, just to make sure the medicine is doing its job" Dr. Roth said.

"I will," Olivia muttered, sticking to two-word answers as she hurried for the door. What she'd thought was just dehydration was an ulcer according to Dr. Roth. The stress of her childhood had finally caught up with her. Just like her mother had known it would when she'd heard her vomiting all those years. If only Olivia hadn't been blinded by her hate for her mother, she now knew she could have reached out to her.

"Olivia!" Liv heard someone call. She froze on the street in front of the medical building. New York had thousands of people, and yet she always ran into the one person she wanted nothing to do with. "Olivia!" the voice called again.

"Kathy?" Olivia asked, swinging around to see Elliot's new wife struggling to hurry towards her. Her damn-near seven months pregnant stomach was proudly protruding before her.

"You haven't returned any of my calls" Kathy said as she finally reached Olivia's side.

"I can't imagine what we have to talk about," Liv said, turning to go.

"Wait!" Kathy called, watching Olivia continue to walk away. "Liv, I can't exactly chase after you!"

Olivia stopped suddenly and turned to face Kathy. "My name's Olivia" she sneered.

Kathy froze, realizing that 'Liv' was exclusively for Elliot to call Olivia. She suddenly felt the same isolation she'd felt when Elliot and Olivia walked into the hospital at the beginning of the Leonard case. She quickly ran a hand over her wedding band and stood up straight. Nickname or not, she had the boy.

"Of course" Kathy placated.

Liv crossed her arms over her chest and stared at Kathy unemotionally. "What do you want, Kathy? I have a shift to start."

"Oh, how's the new partner?" Kathy asked, smiling smugly. She might as well have added 'screwing him yet.'

"Fine" Olivia stated. "And no," she continued, acknowledging Kathy's silent accusation. "We aren't sleeping together, and even if we were it would be none of your damn business."

"This time," Kathy shot back.

Liv scoffed. "Exactly. This time what I do with my partner is none of your business. Good-bye Kathy," Liv said, walking away.

"Wait, Olivia!" Kathy cried, catching her arm. Kathy swallowed uncertainly, "That's not why I stopped you, I just…I want to know if you love him?"

"Kathy" Olivia sighed exasperatedly. This was not a conversation she wanted to have on the streets of New York.

"Please Olivia, I need to kn—"

"Yes Kathy, yes!" Liv exclaimed. "I love him, but not the way you love him. It's entirely different."

"He said as much about you," Kathy sighed, sitting down on a random stoop.

Olivia hesitated awkwardly before sitting down next to her.

Kathy turned to look at Olivia then, her blue eyes earnest. "I'm not saying that I understand what's between you and Elliot, nor do I think I ever will" she began. "But, how I acted at your apartment was wrong and I'm sorry. You were a big part of Elliot's life, and I know he'll never let you go, no matter how long we're married."

"Kathy, I—"

"Let me talk Olivia, this isn't easy to say" Kathy said. She took a deep breath then, holding it in before saying in a rush: "I want you to be the godmother of this child."

Liv just stared at her. "You want your husband's ex-lover to be your child's godmother?"

"As long as you remain 'ex,' then yes," Kathy said, forcing a smile. Olivia shifted awkwardly. "Plus," Kathy added. "Who'll love her more?" She didn't want Olivia to be in her life, but she wanted Elliot and she would always know that Elliot needed Olivia. "Well?" Kathy asked, stroking her baby-bump subconsciously.

Liv just stared at her bump, imagining the baby that would be half-Kathy and half-Elliot—half the man she would always be in love with.

"Of course, Kathy" Liv said hesitantly. She'd cut herself off from Elliot, and now here she was agreeing to be a part of his life for the next eighteen years. Her stomach flipped and she was brutally reminded of her doctor's warning for 'less stress.' This probably wasn't what he meant. "I'll always be there for Elliot's children."

Kathy nodded; knowing she had asked a lot of Olivia, especially when she looked like she was working through so many of her own issues. "Okay" Kathy whispered. "Okay. I'll call you some time?" Baby steps.

"I'll answer," Liv said, not meeting her eyes as she began to stand up.

"You can tell Elliot whenever you want, Olivia," Kathy said, putting the ball back in Olivia's field.

Olivia forced a smile and nodded. "Thanks," Liv said, "For…whatever just happened."

Kathy nodded again and they both acknowledged that only time would tell what should happen next. Liv shouldered her bag and quickly shoved a pink prescription form inside. Kathy's eyes automatically dipped to the prescription line. Ulcer medication. Elliot couldn't sleep and Liv couldn't eat.

Olivia gave Kathy a small smile before walking away without waiting to see if Kathy returned the gesture.

Kathy sighed and began to walk in the opposite direction. Elliot and Olivia were the two most co-dependent people she'd ever met. It figured they would find twin ailments that would slowly kill them both.

A/N: Review. Did you guys get the resolution you needed? Kathy bashers, she's not the she-devil. She's a human who fell in love with a boy who loves another woman too. Note how I say too. Elliot's involved in here also. It's his responsibility on who he's with. Don't blame Liv, don't blame Kathy.