Mommy's Home

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Summary: Olivia has to go undercover with another man, will Elliot be able to handle it, and what will happen when things get violent?

A/N: I'm going away for two days, so I won'tbe posting until tuesday! sorry, but just wanted to let you all know.

Chapter 2

"I cannot believe you Elliot." Olivia said once they got back in the car. She wasn't even trying to conceal her anger. "What is it; do you just not trust me or something?" She asked. "And who are we gonna get to baby sit now? Your parents are in Florida."

"I trust you Liv, I just don't know if I trust Cunnings." Elliot answered. Olivia looked at him with a warning expression.

"I don't trust anyone else with my partner's life except me." He quickly explained. "I know that I have your back, but I can't be sure that he'll have it." He continued. "And I'm sure Kathy can watch Erika. She said that if we were ever in a jam she wouldn't mind." He finished.

"I feel a little uncomfortable asking Kathy. I mean, I know that she would never let Erika get hurt, but she's your ex-wife." Olivia protested.

"Yeah, we'll she's okay with you watching her kids." Elliot countered.

Olivia thought it over for a second, and then decided that he was right, and Kathy would have to do.

"You just didn't like that Cunnings was checking me out." Olivia said, changing the subject of the conversation. She hated letting Elliot be right. "Just admit that that's the real reason why you want to come on the assignment."

"Yes, fine, I probably would be more comfortable if you were playing house with someone not interested in sleeping with you." Elliot began.

"Elliot!" Olivia scolded playfully, hitting her husband lightly on the arm.

"What, he does. Men can alwaystell these things." Elliot chuckled.

"Oh, okay." Olivia answered, under her breath.

"And, that's not the only reason I'm going." Elliot continued. "You can never have too many detectives working a case." He lied.

"Yeah, okay." Olivia smiled, as she turned to watch the city out her window.

When the two got back to their building, Olivia went over to their neighbors to pick Erika up.

The Stabler's daughter was a bouncy little four year old, with her father's crystal blue eyes, and her mother's chestnut hair. She was always laughing and smiling. Everyone at the precinct loved it when she visited. She could make even the coldest detective melt by just smiling at them. Even Munch went soft when she squeaked "Uncle Munchy" at him.

"MOMMY!" She yelled when she heard Olivia's voice from the doorway.

"There's my baby girl!" Olivia smiled as she small girl came trotting over. "Thanks again for watching her Mona." She said as she scooped her daughter up in her arms. "El and I owe you big time."

"Don't worry about it Olivia. Jerry loves having a playmate around." Mona answered, referring to her four year old son.

Olivia carried Erika back to their apartment, and set her down on the couch next to Elliot.

"Hi Daddy." She smiled, giving Elliot a hug and kiss.

"Hey sweetie, were you good for Mona?" He asked the bouncy child.

"Yes Daddy, I was very good." Erika smiled back.

Olivia then knelt down in front of her daughter. "Erika, sweetie," She began, "Mommy and Daddy need to talk to you for a minute." She said. "We have to go on a trip for work tomorrow, but we'll be back soon. You're gonna stay with Aunt Kathy, Uncle Bob (Kathy's husband), and your brother and sisters while we're gone." She explained.

Erika's face lit up when she mentioned that she would be staying with Kathy and Bob. They let her get away with anything, and she loved spending time with her big brother!

"Okay Mommy, just as long as you promise to come home." Erika said, hugging Olivia's neck.

"It's a deal." Olivia said, trying to conceal her sadness. Her daughter was only four, but she was alreadywell aware of the danger of her mother's job.

Erika smiled, jumped off the couch and ran to her room. "Daddy, you promised that you'd play with me today! I'll get my Barbie's!" She yelled over her shoulder.

Olivia watched her daughter run off, and then turned to her husband. "El, are we doing the right thing?" She asked, rising off the floor.

"What can we do Liv? We need to work." He answered, guiding Olivia onto his lap. "Erika doesn't feel neglected; she knows that we love her." He added, rubbing Olivia's back gently. "I'll tell you what, after this assignment is over, how bout we take some vacation time, and take Erika to Disney World?" Elliot offered. "She's been asking ever since she saw Cinderella on a commercial for it. We'll take all the kids and have a real family vacation."

"I think that sounds wonderful." Olivia smiled, kissing Elliot gently. She had never had a 'family vacation.' Her mother was usually too drunk to even bother taking her the park when she was little. The last time that she even took off from work was for her honeymoon, and she spent most of that time worrying about Erika back home.

Elliot wrapped his arms around Olivia's waist, and deepened their kiss with his tongue. His hand began to find its way off of her waist, and up the back of Olivia's shirt, but she stopped him.

"Sweetheart, we can't." Olivia smiled. "Erika is wide awake and waiting for her daddy to play Barbie's with her. Besides, I have to learn my cover." She said.

"But I wanna play with you." Elliot wined playfully, causing Olivia to laugh a little.

"Daddy, are you coming?" Erika called from her doorway. She was standing with her hands on her hips.When she saw thatherparents were still sitting on the couch, shecame into the living room. "Actually, can you take me to the park?" She asked.

"Go." Olivia said to Elliot, smiling. "We're gonna be away for a while." Olivia patted Elliot's chest lovingly, and than got off of his lap. "You should spend time with her while you still can."

Elliot knew that Olivia was right. He wanted to spend as much time with Erika as he could. He got up from the couch, and rushed over to Erika.

"Let's go!" He said, picking her up, and 'flying' her out of the apartment.

"See you later Mommy!" She laughed as she and Elliot went out the door.

TBC... the story will pick up in the coming chapters, but it needs to start somewhere, besides I wanted to get to show Erika in the story. The next chapter will have some major Stabler drama, it will be up by tuesday, hopefully, so stay tuned!

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