Olivia continued to grow stronger with each passing day. She had everything to fight for now with Ed, Noah and Aaron. Well Ed was her everything now. Olivia been in love with him forever. She couldn't explain it, but the weight of the love she felt was so overwhelming.

As she lay in the bed in the hospital room, she reflected on the other two serious relationships she'd had in her life. First there was David who she thought was her soul mate but she's glad he wasn't. And then Brian had walked into her life. Olivia had nothing to offer her son and all she wanted was to make sure he was comfortable, and Brian had made her all these promises about taking care of her. Olivia had fallen for it hook, line and sinker.

Almost immediately, she realised that Brian wasn't all he appeared. To the outside world, he would be the perfect gentleman, but behind closed doors he'd begun to reveal his true colours. Olivia took what he threw at her, because he was true to his word, and looked after her and Noah. She wanted for nothing. She cooked and cleaned, and kept his bed warm at night, but that was her lot. It was her box, and if she dared step outside it, Brian made sure she knew where she was.

None of her relationships had been the best, and yet while Olivia thought she loved David and maybe even Brian at the start, neither of them were anything- anything compared to the love she felt for Ed. But then again, love never felt the same for two same people- but somehow, Olivia knew that what she felt for Ed was complete and utter true love.

How could she put it into thoughts that made sense? Love meant so much to different people. For some, love would grow and ebb like the tide. For others it came like a storm, leaving destruction in the wake. It could warm you in its embrace or burn you with its bitterness. You never know you're in love until you completely are. That the pieces of your life suddenly make sense, and everything fits together. That was how Olivia felt about Ed. All of the above sensations, and they drove her wild, but she didn't mind.

Whenever she said Ed's name, she felt powerful and whenever Ed said her name, she felt like she could do anything, it made her feel strong. Everytime their hands met, Olivia felt a surge of electricity, her palms began to sweat and the butterflies were back in the pit of her stomach. Olivia was the light to his dark, his first port of call. Olivia didn't know, but she had decided a while ago to stop second guessing her head and follow her heart- whatever may be on the horizon for her.

'Earth to Olivia?' Ed had pushed open the door to Olivia's room, one hand behind his back but he'd been stopped short by watching Olivia in the bed. Fixated, he had watched her for several minutes, just lying there. How much love he felt for this woman? Ed had already tried to describe the love he felt, but he couldn't. He had accepted that a greater force, bigger than the two of them had decided to let them be together and that was okay with him.

'E… Ed… how long have you been there?' Olivia jumped when she heard Ed's voice, sure she had imagined it before she saw him in the doorway, one hand hidden behind his back.

'Long enough. What were you thinking about?'

'Nothing much. You, like per normal'

'Really?'

'Really really. Are you going to stand there all day, or are you actually going to come in?'

'Yes miss' Ed grinned, coming into the room and closing the door behind her. Olivia observed as he kept his hand hidden from view.

'What have you got there?'

'Got where?'

'Behind your back. You know what I mean Ed'

'You want to see?'

'I wouldn't be asking if I didn't. Come on Tucker, spit it out, whatever it is'

'Tucker? Trying that are we Benson?'

'Ed… come on. Tell me'

'Okay'

Ed walked over to the bed and perched on the end of it. Bringing his hand from behind his back, Olivia stared confused at the piece of paper in Ed's hand.

'What is that?'

'It's a piece of paper Olivia'

'Seriously Ed…'

'Olivia, are you always this impatient?'

'You haven't seen anything darling…' Oliva's eyes widened as the term of endearment slipped out. She needn't have worried. Ed's smile widened as he slipped one hand into Olivia's, using the other one to point to the top of the paper, drawing Olivia's attention to it.

'Discharge Notice…' Olivia read blankly, not taking it in until she saw Ed bursting with excitement. Finally, joining the dots together she realise what Ed was getting at.

'Am I going home?'

'the doctor is on his way to tell you himself… but he said I could come and show you the sheet of paper. I couldn't wait to show you Olivia. You're getting out of here, and we're going to be together, properly this time.'

'Nothing standing in our way this time… touch wood'

'Hey, none of that Olivia Benson. We will make this work. I know we will. I love you, you love me? What could possibly go wrong?'

'Ed, so much could go wrong. I don't want to screw this up. It means too much to me'

'Olivia, stop worrying. We can do this together, I know. Just keep the faith and stop being so negative. Noah and Aaron are getting along like a house on fire. They are like Brothers . Aaron still hopes one day they might be.'

'Does he?'

'Yes. he wants the family you are on the verge of having. Please, just stop worrying and follow your advice?'

'My advice?'

'Of being brave. Happiness is within catching distance Olivia. Don't let your doubts spoil this. Follow your advice and your heart. I know you want this too'

'I do… I really do'

'Well then' Ed didn't need to say anything else as he closed the gap between the two of them. The gravity of their lips was inescapable as the two of them moved as close as they could to each other. Unlike the other kisses they'd exchanged, this lit a fire in Olivia. It was the first one that had left her feeling completely winded but craving another one. The first time he'd been disappointed after the euphoric moment had ended. The first time he'd wanted to go to the next level. And that was a thought that made him shudder- with nerves, apprehension or fear he couldn't be sure.

'I love you' Ed" whispered breathlessly, pausing only to look deep into Olivia's eyes. Melting when Ed stared at her, Olivia barely stammered out the words before falling back into the kiss

'I love you too'

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