Lost Then Found.
21st June 2009...
12 weeks had passed since David turned up at the precinct demanding that Libby drop the charges. She stood her ground and told him to go to hell, that he was going to pay for what he had put her and her family through.
Things started to calm down the following weeks after and just like Olivia and Elliot predicted Libby and Robbie's friendship only grow in strength, And now they were treading the thin line between best friends and something much stronger, much more rewarding something that wound bound them to one another for a very long time and the strange thing was not just Olivia and Elliot but everyone who knew them and saw the connection they had, Amanda, Fin, Munch, Don, Casey, Alex, the twins, Kathleen, Maureen and Scott were all waiting, hoping that someday soon they would take the leap off the line and go into that uncharted waters together.
Even more surprising to the group was that Elliot, the man who hated seeing his little girls date, or even take an interest in the opposite sex wanted this to happen too. He justified himself by telling them that she deserved to be happy and to have someone treat her with the respect and pure love that she truly deserved, and if Robbie was that person then who was he to stand in the way of young loves dream?
Unfortunately the upward lift didn't last. Once the trail started Libby had to sit through countless hours of telling her story over and over again to a room full of people she didn't know. Then listen as David and Deans lawyer tried to tear her story about. To listen to him say how disgusted they were to be accused of doing such horrible things, and to a family member of all people. But it wasn't a story.. No it was the life she lived for 7 years and she just wanted the nightmare to end. To move on, come out of the dark and bask in the sun. but first she had to put all her demons and fears to bed, and that just what she was doing with the help of the ones who loved her. The road was long with a lot of bumps in it but she was pushing herself forward with every bit of strength she had, even when she felt like she had none to use she still kept pushing.
Throughout the weeks of the trail Libby had started to have nightmares every night. She was hardly sleeping, talking or eating which worried everyone. It wasn't that she wasn't eating because she was, It was because she was so worried of how this would end, so stress with the media been there everyday at court that she just couldn't keep anything down.
Today was the 21st June, a hot day and Robbie had asked Olivia to take Ellie for the day while he took Libby out to the movies and for lunch. Olivia had gratefully agreed knowing that Libby needed time and someone to talk to away from the family. Someone she could laugh with and cry in front of if need be. She knew that throughout all this Robbie had been her main rock, keeping her standing, and giving her and soft place with strong arms to fall into when she needed it. He had spent hours holding her while she cried, hours telling her that she was going to get through this just fine when she told him she couldn't do it anymore, and hours telling her that he wasn't going to walk away he would always be there to catch her when she fell. He would fall with her, because that what people in love do, although the last bit he said in his head.
"so what are we doing today Rob?" she asked as they walked down the street.
" I thought we could go to the movies, and then for some lunch, and this afternoon we could spend taking a nice slow walk through the park."
"sounds good to me." she smiled up at him. At 19 he stood 6ft 3inches. With broad shoulders and strong but loving arms that she was becoming all to content been wrapped up in.
"good. There shows some good movies right now, some maybe old but there still good." he laughed placing his arm around her shoulder.
Smiling she nestled herself a little closer to his body and sighed quietly when she felt his grip tighten lovingly on her. " okay so what do you want to catch?"
"anything the choice is your…. What you in the mood to see?"
"Erm…I don't know lets just see what there showing before we pick one. But I'm kinda in the mood to watch an animated movie." she smiled shyly at him.
"animated it is then." he said, laughing lightly.
They continued to walk down the street to the movie theatre with a comfortable, relaxing silence between them. Smiling to her self every time she felt Robbie give her shoulder a gentle squeeze.
Libby's POV…
As we walk down the street together, neither of us are speaking but it still feels comfortable, I don't feel the need to start a convocation to ease silence. Its nice. Its calming. Its relaxing. I like been this way. Rob makes me feel so safe, so happy and strangely so loved. Every time he's around my heart races, my mind goes fuzzy and the butterflies go mad in my stomach. I wonder if he feels it to or if it just me.
I look up and notice him staring down at me. With his height my head fall inline with where his heart beats in his chest.
"what you thinking about?"
"Erm nothing, its not important." I smile back.
I can feel my palms getting sweaty, is it normal for me to feel these feeling after everything I have been through? shouldn't I be afraid of a mans touch? But here I was with his arm laying lazily on my shoulder and I could feel more relaxed, more happy than I am right this moment.
"well to say its not important your sure doing a lot of smiling."
"I know. This feels right feels good. To me anyway."
"It does to me too Libby. I like having you around." he smiled.
"I like you been around to. I don't know how much of this I could have taken without you been here by my side. So thank you!" she told his honestly.
"you don't have to thank me babe. It's what friends do, have each others backs no matter what."
"your right." she smiled as we walk down the street still laughing and joking. Then something clicks…'Babe?' does he even know he just said that to me? I'm falling for my best friend.
I cant fall for my best friend can I?
Well my mom fell for my dad and he was her best friend…
And partner.
But should I be falling for him.?
If it feel right then maybe it's meant to happen.
I love this guy with all my heart its actually scary.! Whoah! Where did that come from!?
Robbie's POV…
Oh my god I just call her babe! I hope she doesn't mind. She didn't look like she did. God I hope she didn't.
It feels right, me with her… like this. We just connect we thing alike and we like the same things.
Man I love her laugh. I love that I can make her laugh. She deserves to be happy. So does her daughter, the little rugrat.
She has the most amazing smile.
The most beautiful deep Brown eyes, I could get lost just looking into them if I wanted. She makes me feel calm, and needed.
I haven't known her that long just a little over 6 months but she's my best friend and ill protect with everything I have. She's been through so much at the hands of men but here she is, so relaxed and calm nestled into my side. I wish he could stay there for ever. I cant help but smile at the thought of for ever with her in my life.
"your doing it now Rob… whats got you all smiling!" she laughs.
"you,. Been here with you, two friends who always seem to do everything at the same pace, same speed. And know how the other is thinking feeling just by the way they acted." I smile down watching her smile grow bigger with a slight blush on her face.
"I know… its nice to have some one to fall into sync with." she told me smiling up at me.
I was bit surprised when she interlock her fingers with mine that were thrown lazily over her shoulders. I didn't miss a beat though. I gave them a gentle squeeze feeling her squeeze them back. And that's how we walked down the street laughing.
I love listening to her tell me things, like right now she's telling me how much of a monkey Ellie is becoming with her new found freedom.
When ever she talks about her daughter I cant help but notice the way her eyes light up with love, and pride. Its so sweet to see.
"im not looking forward to the terrible 2s though." she laughed.
"you'll do fine you have so far." I told her. "you're a great mother, don't let anyone or anything let you think different."
"thanks."
"just pointing out the truth" I smile.
Man she so beautiful, her smile, her eyes, the way her eyes sparkle when she's happy, everything about her is just so.. Perfect. Scars and all. Man I'm falling for her hard and I don't know how to stop it. Honestly I don't thing no I know I don't want to stop it.
I love her…. Whoah! Where did that come from?!
End POVs
Once they arrived at there destination they looked at the movies that were been shown. They were still holding hands and neither of them seemed to mind of even care, they were enjoying the calmness that came with it, the calmness that Robbie always seemed to be able to provide of Libby.
"okay so animations…" Robbie said looking at the board. "okay we have Monsters Inc, Lion king, or A bugs life." he chuckled. " so which one is it going to be?"
"A bugs life. I haven't seen that for years."
"okay A bugs life it is. Lets go get out tickets and popcorn and drinks." he smiled at her leading her into the theatre.
"okay."
"hi yeah can I have two for A Bugs Life, one large popcorn and two…?"
"diet pepis."
"two Diet Pepis's please."
Once they had all the things they needed for the movie they made their way into the room and found a seat in the back away from all the young children that were there also.
Location.. 1-6 Precinct…
Olivia walked into the squad room with Ronnie on her hip and Ellie walking by her side laughing and talking with Olivia.
"Papa!" she yelled pulling away from Olivia once Elliot was in her sights.
Hearing his name Elliot along with the rest of the main squad turned to see a very happy Ellie making her way to her Pappy, the name Elliot was very proud to be called even at 39.
"hey little lady what you doing here?" he asked lifting her to sit on his lap.
"Mama go bye bye." she told him waving her little hand.
"mommy go out with Robert again?" he smiled down at her.
"yep yep. Bye bye mama!" she giggled.
"well she'll be home later." he told her. " hey baby." he smiled once Olivia was sat in the chair by the side of his desk.
"hey." she smiled learning over to give him a quick kiss.
"so the little monster her say Mama went bye-bye." he laughed.
"yeah Robert came and got her. He's taking here to the movies and for lunch." he smiled. " he's doing everything he can to keep her mind off of this hell." she told him.
"he's a great guy. Good for Libby too." he smiled.
Just then Amanda chirped in.. "you know that still kinda weird to hear from you.!" she laughed.
"well its true. I just hope they hurry up and get together, there good for one another." he laughed back.
"where Pampa D!" Ellie asked.
"he's in his office sweet pea. You wanna go say hi?" Elliot aksed setting her back down on the floor and watching her take off like a bullet. "I'll take that as a hell yeah." he chuckled.
Inside his office Don heard the tiny knock.
"yeah? Who is it?"
"it me!" Ellie cried opening the door.
"hey sweetie." he said getting up and walking to her.
Ellie stuck her arms out once he got to her as a sigh that she wanted him to pick her up. Which he did without hesitation.
"so where your mommy?" he asked walking out into the squad room.
"Mama go Bye-bye." she said laying her head on his shoulder.
"oh did she now." " did she go out with that nice young man Robert?"
"yep, I stayeded with Mema!" she giggled into his neck. " she lots of fun!" she noted.
"I bet she is." he replied standing next to Olivia.
"Hey honey."
"hey dad."
"you ready to get back into the swing of things?"
"yep 5 more weeks and then ill be back and rearing to go." she smiled.
"good."
"so hows Libby? Munch asked.
"well she's still struggling to keep food down but she is keeping more down now." she told them.
"I think Rob has something to do with that." Elliot added.
"yeah he's good to her, and Ellie, she adores him." She smiled.
"yeah well Rob adores both of them." Amanda told the group. "you should hear him talk about them when he comes by our place. Drives me and Fin mad. We're glad when he goes back to his own apartment." she laughed.
"its true." Fin added. " but it's nice to know he has her back, and we all know him and know we can trust him." he added.
"yeah that's true." they all said.
"so what you girls got planned for your afternoon?" Nick asked.
"nothing we're been to the park. That's why both the girls are now dead to the world." she pointed to both sleeping girls, one in Don arms the other on Elliot.
"well its been a nice day for it." Elliot said.
"yeah now we're here waiting for Libby And Rob."
"are they coming now?" Amanda asked.
"yeah, you guys still all leaving at 5pm right cos Robs gunna come through and start the barque."
"yeah, we'll all be there." Don smiled.
"good."
They spent 20 minutes talking before Ellie woke from her nap, to the sound of Robs voice filtering through the room from the hallway.
"stop laughing Robert! It was not funny." Libby said rounding the corner and standing in the doorway watching Rob bent over trying to stop his laughing.
"hey sweetheart." Elliot said. Also with a question in his eyes. It was soon answered.
"give a girl some warning next time, you cheese ball."
"I trying!" Robbie cried out, coming to stand in the doorway with her.
"yeah sure you did. Saying watch your head after I've already hit it is not warning Robert!" she said trying not to laugh.
The group just watched amused at the attraction that was so obviously between the two.
"oh you full named named me Libby Serena Benson." he said putting his hands on her shoulders for support.
" hey you deserve it mister." she said. "now get off you are not using me for support when you just stood back and watched that happen." she laughed trying to move his hands but not getting very far.
"I'm so-so-sorry, but it.. Your face was priceless." he cried.
"gee thanks. Remind me never to ask you for sympathy! All id get is a laughing hyena!. She snorted.
"see your trying not to laugh yourself." he laughed pointing at her.
"yeah. I don't know what your talking about." she said walking away. Only to be stopped by Robbie's hands wrapping around her waist.
"I'm sorry." he said. " it wont happen again." he said giving her his best smile. That broke her, she smiled back at him.
"okay. But if it does, I will become your worst nightmare." she told him.
"okay now that would be scary." he told her. " now move ya feet." he laughed nudging her.
"no let go of me then ill walk."
"im helping. See I can be nice." he smirked.
"yeah but I don't need help, I know what my legs re for thank you." she laughed.
"fine, ill go see someone who likes my company." he chuckled before walking over to Ellie.
"Lady Bug!"
"Roo Roo!" Ellie squealed back reaching her arms out to him.
He smiled and sat her on his hip, kissed the side of her head before speaking to her. " did you have a good day with you Mema?"
"yep, yep, you have gurd day wiv my Mama?"
"that I did Lady bug that I did."
"Gurd." she smiled.
"your Mama hit her head on the desk down stairs. Very funny it was."
"you kay Mama?" she asked looking at her Mother as she moved towards them.
"yeah I'm fine baby. Thank you for asking." she said looking at Robbie giving him the dead eye before laughing at the sad face he gave her.
"I said sorry."
"I know its just fun watching you pout." she smiled.
"okay, you strange human being."
"take one to know one." she replied.
Before they could continue the play fight they had going on Casey walked into the room.
"great your all here." she said.
"yep that we are." Olivia laughed still watching Libby, Robbie and Ellie pull face at each other.
Once she notice her Auntie Libby turned so her body was facing her and she was stood almost learning into Robbie.
"what's wrong Aunt Casey?"
"nothing…"
"but?"
"the juries reach a verdict." she said looking straight at the young girl she called her niece.
"wh-when do we need to be back in court?" she asked as Robbie wrapped his arms around her waist to hold her close to him. He immediately felt her relax in his arms. This was something that didn't go unnoticed by the group.
"its gunna be given tomorrow morning at 9:30am."
"okay." she whispered.
"you know you don't have to be there anymore you know." she told her softly.
"yeah I know."
"okay well I'll see you later this evening." she said before nodding to the group and walking out the room.
They all watched as Libby looked on at the door that Casey had moments ago walked out of.
Leaning in to her ear Robbie whispered. " talk to me Lib."
She turned in his arms and buried her head in his neck. " I'm scared." she whispered.
"I know you are. But it will be okay, I promise"
She just nodded into his neck not trusting hr voice anymore. They stood there for a few moments while Robbie continued to whisper in her ear and kiss her on her head.
"let get you home okay."
"okay."
Come on we'll not think about it tonight we'll just enjoy the night with everyone and deal with what ever happens tomorrow, tomorrow."
"yeah your right." she said pulling away to look in to his eyes.
He couldn't tell you why he did it, or what made him do it, all he could tell you was it felt right to do it. So right there in front of her parents and her sister and the people she called family, he looked into her eyes smiled and slowly bent his head a placed a sweet gentle kiss on her lips.
Feeling his lips on her for that few seconds felt right, she felt her worries float away within it. Once he pulled away he waited for her to open her eyes. When she did she looked at him with all the love in her eyes and could see that same love reflect in his. She smiled and placed her forehead against his.
The sweet moment was stopped by Ellie's squeal.
"ewwww Mama!"
Laughing Robbie kissed her forehead.
"come on let go." he smiled at her.
"okay." she spoke softly.
He lifted Ellie and placed her on his hip before taking Libby's hand gently in his, they said goodbye to everyone before he lead them out followed by a very happy Elliot and Olivia.
That night Libby couldn't wipe the smile off her face. She and Robbie stayed in each others sights all night. By 8:45pm Ellie had fallen asleep on Robbie's shoulder so he along with Libby took her up to bed, but instead of putting her in her own bed Libby asked him to put her in hers for the night.
Once she was undress and in her Pyjamas Libby and Robbie laid down on either side of her waiting for her to fall back to sleep. Laying there they couldn't stop smiling at one another. Libby laid her hand on Ellie's side and smiled when Roobie took it in to his own, bringing it to his lips and kissing each of her knuckles.
20 minutes later all 3 were sleeping soundly all together, Ellie under the thin blanket and Libby and Robbie on the top. Libby had gotten In to her pyjamas earlier while Robbie got Ellie under the covers so she didn't need to change later.
As Olivia looked on from the door frame she decided to leave them there for the night, because Libby needed all the sleep she could get and by the look of peace on her face Robbie's presence would help with that. So she slowly closed the door so she didn't wake any of the sleeping bodies inside and went back down where there was just Fin and Amanda left.
"I can tell you he's not going anywhere tonight." she smiled to the group.
"they fallen asleep?" Elliot smiled back.
"yep with Ellie laid safely between them."
"you sure he's okay to stay I can wake him." Amanda said.
"no, no leave him, you wake him it will wake Libby and she wont sleep." Elliot said shocking them that it had actually come from him.
"yeah I think he's defiantly the thing that gives her peace, and she needs that tonight." Olivia smiled.
"okay well we'll see you tomorrow at court."
"you don't have to come you know."
"Liv are you kidding that girl is my niece." Fin told her.
" Yeah we'll be there, families stick together." Amanda smiled.
"okay see you in the morning. Goodnight guys."
"g'night." they said as they made there way to the car.
With the house cleaned Elliot and Olivia made there way to bed, making a quick stop at all the kids, when they got to Libby's they placed a light blanket over her And Robbie and smiled when Robbie gently pulled Libby and Ellie closer to him.
9:30am came to soon for Libby who was now sat in the court room in between her Mom and Robbie.
Libby's grip on Robbie's hand tighten as she watched Dean and David been lead into the room in shackles.
"it'll be fine," Roobie whispered in her ear then kissing her head.
"court is in session." a small middle aged woman said.
"here we go." Libby said Quietly watching as judge Donnelly take her seat.
"okay let finish this shall we. Jury have you reach a verdict that you all agree on?" she asked as a woman in her early 30s stood.
"we have your honour." the woman said.
" okay on all charges brought to this courtroom how do you find the defendant?"
"we find the defendants…"
To Be Continued…
Awww Libby and Robert so cute don't you think… so are they found guilty or not guilty? All revealed in the next chapter… still to come, the F.I.B shock the squad, so what have they found out about David and Deans true identity, and has Libby caused a war that know one was ready for? Keep reading and let me know. Peace. xox
