A/N: Sorry the chapter is late. It just wasn't where I wanted it to be last night so I needed the extra time. Don't forget to leave your thoughts and enjoy!
"Okay, Noah's dressed and ready to go," Elliot said coming into the living room with Noah on his hip.
Olivia looked up from the stove to see her happy little boy coming towards her, "There he is. You look so cute," she cooed as she took him in her arms. He was wearing jean shorts and a little Adidas zip up that matched Elliot's.
Elliot saw her look between him and Noah and chuckled, "This was purely a coincidence."
She smirked, "Was it?"
He raised an eyebrow, "I'm thinking that by the look on your face right now that you set us up for this."
"I did," she smiled. "I know how you pick out your clothes so I moved your zip up to the front of the closet."
He shook his head but chuckled, "You played me. You're lucky I love you so much."
"I know," she smiled and kissed him softly. "Is he wearing the shirt I laid out?"
Elliot checked the pizzas in the oven and turned down the temperature, "Of course. I wonder how long it's going to take everyone to notice it."
She shrugged her shoulders, "Well there's going to be a few detectives here so hopefully not too long or I'm going to have to seriously reevaluate who I have working for me."
He laughed, "I'd say so."
"I can't wait to see their reaction to the news though," she said half excited half nervous.
"They will be excited and happy for us," he murmured kissing her forehead, "I promise."
Elliot's kids as well as Don, Nick, and Fin were due at their apartment in about an hour to have a little get together to watch the Yankees game. Aside from Don, everyone was in the dark about the baby and they were going to tell the rest of the group today.
"I'll finish up in here, why don't you go relax with him for a while before everyone gets here," Elliot suggested giving her a gentle nudge towards the living room.
"Thanks," she kissed his cheek and laid down on the couch. Noah laid on her chest and stared up at her, "Well little man, are you excited to help mommy and daddy tell your brothers and sisters about the baby?" Noah just looked at her, his eyes getting heavier as she rubbed his back. "You're going to be the best big brother to your baby brother or sister," he rested his head on her chest and she ran her fingers through his hair. "You're my first baby and you'll always be special. You changed my life," she cooed kissing his forehead and holding him close, "I love you, Noah."
Elliot came from behind the couch and bent over, dropping a kiss to Noah's head and rubbing his back, "I love you too buddy." Olivia smiled up at him and he captured her lips with his, "Do you want me to take him to his room?"
She shook her head, "I'm just going to let him lay here with me for a little bit."
He nodded, running his fingers through her hair and kissing her forehead, "I love you."
"I love you too," she smiled, "Why don't you just check on the food and then come sit with us until everyone gets here?"
Elliot turned the stove off and made his way back to the couch. He picked up Olivia's feet and sat down, resting them on his lap. He ran his thumb up the bottom of her foot and he let out a grunt when she kicked him in the stomach. "Ow," he whined, rubbing his stomach.
She grinned, "Serves you right."
He rolled his eyes and went back to her feet, gently kneading and massaging them.
Olivia let a sigh escape her lips as she closed her eyes and settled against the couch, "You should do this more often."
"All you gotta do is ask, baby," he continued massaging her feet until he heard her breathing even out and her hands rested on Noah's back. He dropped her feet down on his lap and rested his head back against the couch and dozed off.
Olivia woke up to chubby little hands patting on her cheek. Opening her eyes she was met with two round eyes staring back at her, "Well hello there mister. Did someone have a good nap?"
Noah pushed himself up on her chest and tangled his fingers in her hair, "Mama."
"You're so silly," she kissed his cheeks, "You think it's time to wake daddy?"
Noah's face perked up and Olivia moved and sat him on the couch. He crawled over to Elliot and used the fabric on his jacket to pull himself up so he was standing. Noah patted his hands against Elliot's chest until he stirred.
Elliot surprised Noah by scooping him up and tickling him. Noah squealed in delight and his little arms and legs wiggled around as he tried to break free. "Did you have a nice sleep with your momma?"
"We did," she smiled and stretched out her back.
"Good," he kissed Noah's cheek and moved off the couch with him on his hip. "I'm gonna get him something to eat, he's probably starving. He slept through his lunch time."
"You're right. His sippy cup should be on his high chair and the chicken should be cooled down enough if you just want to give him that," she said getting off the couch.
"Okay," he replied setting Noah in his high chair and giving him his sippy. Noah instantly picked it up and took a long drink of water and then set it down with a long sigh. "You must have been thirsty," Elliot chuckled as he tore apart one of the dinner rolls, making sure the pieces were tiny enough for Noah.
Olivia watched as Noah pick up each piece with chubby little fingers and popped it in his mouth. Her little baby was growing so fast and time was flying. His first birthday would be coming in a month and a half and she just didn't know where the time had gone. She loved getting to spend all day with him and dreaded going back to work on Monday. He was so close to walking, he was talking and saying more words, or at least repeating what she told him to, her baby was growing up.
Elliot caught the glimpse of sadness in her eyes as she watched Noah feed himself and pulled her to him, "It's a good thing."
She looked up at him and he wrapped his arms around her, "I know."
"Plus we got the baby coming soon and Noah's hitting all his milestones and everything like that so he'll be more independent," Elliot said trying to soothe her worries.
"But he's still my baby and that's not going to change once the new baby gets here. He's still my everything and I'm not going to just brush him aside," she said slightly frustrated with him.
"Olivia, you know that's not what I meant," he sighed and dropped his arms from around her. "You'll see what I mean when you have to deal with two kids at once and how much easier it is because he can walk and talk more."
She grabbed his forearms and wrapped his arms around her again, "I trust you, you've got five to my one. I just hate that I have to go back to work. I don't want to miss anything."
He kissed her cheek, he understood how hard it was for her to have to leave Noah. Aside from the honeymoon, she had been with him 24/7 since the day she brought him home. "How about this, I will videotape the entire day and you can watch them when you come home after work? And when I go back in two weeks I'll wire this place with cameras so when someone else is here watching him we can still have every moment on tape."
She had to laugh at how absurd that all sounded but in all seriousness she would be okay with it. She took his face in her hands and covered his lips with hers, "I don't think all of that will be necessary but thank you for keeping me sane."
He kissed her again, "I'm just returning that favor for all the years you kept me from killing someone."
"Well someone had to," she smirked.
"I'm glad it was you," he said genuinely with nothing but love and gratitude in his eyes.
"Me too," she kissed him again until Noah broke up the moment by smacking his hands against his tray.
Pulling apart Elliot rested his forehead against hers, "I guess someone wasn't getting enough attention."
She chuckled and kissed his nose, "I think I know who he gets that from."
"Yeah yeah," he chuckled.
There was a knock at the door and Elliot opened it to see their family standing on the other side. Elliot hugged all of his kids and shook hands with Nick, Fin, and Don. "I'm glad you could all make it."
"Where else would we go, Dad?" Lizzie said hugging Olivia.
"Don't forget the family Yankee game is next weekend," Dickie reminded them after he hugged them both and went into the living room with Noah.
"Daddy," Eli yelled throwing himself into his father's arms.
"Hey buddy," Elliot said hugging his son tight.
"Hi Livvie," Eli said, moving to her arms.
She kissed his cheek and tousled his hair, "How's my big boy doing?"
"Good," he smiled, dropping down onto his feet and following Dickie and Noah.
Olivia took her turn hugging the rest of the group, "How have you kids been?"
"We're all fine Liv, you don't have to worry about us," Kathleen smiled taking a seat on the bar stool.
"Nice try, but I'll always worry about you guys," Olivia said honestly, looking around at the group huddled in her apartment. Every person who had ever really meant anything to her was here with her and it was truly heartwarming.
"How's married life?" Fin chimed in cracking open his beer.
"Good," Elliot replied, wrapping his arm around Olivia's waist.
"Fortunately I love him, so all is well," she chuckled, leaning into his side.
"Well, everyone grab some food, Fin's already helped himself to a beer but there's more in the fridge. I'll put the game on," Elliot said as he made his way through the group making himself and Olivia a plate.
Don took this opportunity to steal Olivia away for a moment and moved her out towards the hallway. "So I'm assuming everything went well?" He asked, keeping his voice low.
Realization flooded over her as she remembered she was supposed to call him after the appointment to let him know how I had went. "Don I am so sorry," she spoke with remorse, resting his hand on his arm.
Don shook his head, "Really it's okay, I know your busy. How did it go?"
"Really good," she smiled and pulled her phone out of her pocket to show him the picture of the sonogram she had taken, "Coming in at just two inches, Baby Stabler is healthy and strong."
Don stared at the screen, half in amazement and half in confusion. "That's really great, Olivia. I can't tell anything from this but as long as you and the baby are healthy that's all I care about," he smiled pulling her into a hug.
She held onto him tightly and imagined that this is how most fathers would interact with their daughters and she was thankful yet again to have him in her life. Pulling away she slipped the phone back in her pocket and looked out at the crowd, "We're telling them today actually so just act surprised."
He smiled and chuckled, "Will do."
They joined the rest of the group and Elliot had taken a seat on the end of the sofa and motioned for her to sit on his lap. She did as he requested, stealing a kiss as she grabbed her plate from the coffee table.
They enjoyed the game and the small talk. Olivia watched as Dickie gave Noah some pieces of his pizza, the way Elliot interacted with his children and how truly happy and content he looked when they were all together. He was such an amazing man and father, and she was beyond grateful that he was the father of her children.
She caught him staring at her out of the corner of her eye. She wrapped her hand around his and brought their joined hands to rest against their unborn child, silently thanking him for all he has given her.
He kissed her shoulder and pulled her back to rest against his chest.
"So how's my precinct, still intact?" She asked looking between Fin and Nick.
Fin shrugged, "It's fine, not the same without you though."
"I'm happy your coming back, it's hard being short staffed and missing our CO," Nick chimed in.
Olivia nodded, understanding exactly what they meant because she had felt the same way when Don had to take a leave of absence when he was Captain, "I'm excited to go back. I have missed SVU but I've enjoyed being home with Noah."
"And me," Elliot added, receiving a laugh from the whole group.
Kathleen rolled her eyes and chuckled, "You've probably just been bugging her the whole time."
"Have not," Elliot replied with a fake pout.
"Awe, why do you have to make him feel bad," Olivia joked, patting Elliot on the cheek. They looked at each other and he nodded, "Dickie why don't you take Noah's jacket on. He's probably burning up from playing with you guys."
"Okay," Dickie nodded and picked Noah up, setting him in his lap and unzipping the jacket, "There you go buddy."
"Oh my god," Lizzie squealed.
"What are you screaming for?" Dickie questioned, rubbing his ear.
"Are you serious?" Nick asked turning to look at Olivia who had a smile on her face.
Everyone turned to look at Noah. The front of his shirt said Big Brother and the back said Stabler #7 March 2015.
"That's so great," Maureen said, her voice full of excitement as she hugged her father and Olivia.
Fin was next, pulling Olivia into a hug, "I'm so happy for you, baby girl."
She smiled and hugged him back, "Thank you Fin, that means a lot."
He shook Elliot's hand, "You work fast."
Elliot tried to contain his laughter but a small chuckle escaped, "What can I say?"
"I called this," Dickie said, standing up and following his sisters in giving them his congratulations, "Now work on it being a boy."
Olivia chuckled, "I'll see what I can do."
Nicks hugged Olivia and shook Elliot's hand, "I've got her back."
Elliot nodded and was never more grateful that she had so many people who loved and cared for her.
"Wait," Eli said with a look of confusion. "I'm going to be a big brother again?" he asked his Dad.
"Yes buddy, you're going to have another baby brother or sister," Elliot told Eli and watched as he processed the information.
"Yes," Eli shouted and pumped his tiny fists in the air, "I'm going to be just like Dickie."