Chapter 2 — Halloween Hell

It's the day of the Halloween party and everyone hasn't shown up to work since they were given the day off to prepare for the night's events. Over at Bell's place, Phoebe is chilling out on her couch as Fin helps Jet and Bell get ready into their costumes making sure they know how to pull this off.

Fin: "You guys look amazing so far but we have to work on your speech."

Jet: "Far out dude, thanks."

Bell: "Do you really think we can pull this off Fin?"

Fin: "Hell yea, you two look the part. Now we gotta get you guys acting like them. Jet, you try."

Jet imitating Elliot: "Liv we got a case let's go get your coat."

Bell imitating Olivia: "El, slow down where's the fire?"

Jet: "Liv, I'll tell you all about it in the car, now let's go."

Fin starts clapping loudly because his work here is done and he couldn't be more proud of the two people who can perfectly play Benson and Stabler. In fact, he's so impressed that he poked his head out of the room to see what Phoebe is doing and upon seeing her distracted he gets an idea in his head. He tells Jet and Bell and they agree to indulge in his little play so goes out and sits next to Phoebe.

Fin: "Did I ever tell you that story of how violent El and Liv got when they were looking for Gitano?"

Phoebe: "No you didn't. How violent was it?"

Fin: "Extremely violent."

As Fin tells the story to Phoebe, he gives the cue over his shoulder for Jet and Bell to enter the room, and when Benson and Stabler where in eyeshot he told Phoebe to turn around, and when she did she couldn't believe the sight in front of her it was as if she was looking at Benson and Stabler twins or cousins.

Phoebe: "You guys look great and are bound to win."

Bell: "You think so?"

Phoebe & Fin: "We know so."

~oOo~

Over at Elliot's place, he was helping Olivia get into her dress and once she had the dress on he zipped it up for her and then gave her the once over as he tried to hide his emotions because he knew they were on a tight schedule time-wise. Elliot started getting into his navy blue pinstripe suit so that they could start their trip over to the precinct because they have a farther trip. Once Elliot was in his suit, Olivia couldn't help but give Elliot the once over because she finds him attractive but knows if they start something they won't leave the house, and traffic into the city is a nightmare.

El: "You look nice, Liv. Say something in French."

Liv: "Ne fais rien (Do not do anything)."

El: "Speak some more French, Liv."

Liv: "El we have to get going. It won't look good if the Captain is late to her own squad party."

With that everyone left their respective houses and were on the way over to the 1-6 so that the Halloween party can begin. Once the SVU was parked in Fin's spot in the underground garage so him, Phoebe, Jet, and Bell all get out and once he locks the doors, they walk over to the elevator and hit the 14th floor. When they walked into the bullpen everyone came up to them greeting Jet and Bell thinking they were Benson and Stabler until they took off their shades.

Munch: "It's a conspiracy. I tell you Benson and Stabler have a doppelganger on this planet walking alongside them."

Cragen: "Fin I should have you arrested or fired for making me think you brought my kids with you."

Bell: "Where's the real Stabler and Benson?"

Cragen: "Not here yet."

It was as if their ears were ringing because no sooner than the words exited Bell's mouth, they had stepped off the elevator and with a hand on her lower back he guided her to the bullpen when they walked in all their friends' jaws dropped down to the floor. They couldn't believe that Olivia was in a black dress and that Elliot was playing the part of her husband Gomez Addams. They greet a few of the squad room cops then head over to the drink table and grab a beer then walk over to their old desk and take a seat cracking open their beers. Cragen, Jet, Fin, Munch, and Phoebe all walk over to where Gomez and Morticia are and begin to strike up a conversation with them.

El: "Hi friends, this is my wife Morticia and I'm Gomez Addams."

Liv: "How do you do?"

Jet: "I'm Stabler and this is Benson." *points to bell*

Bell: "Hi."

Fin & Phoebe: "I'm Fin and this is my girlfriend/fiancée Phoebe Baker."

Munch: "I refuse to give you my name, it's a conspiracy."

Cragen: "Kids, please behave today."

El & Liv: "Yes, Dad."

When Cragen wasn't looking, Elliot started kissing from Liv's hand to her neck not caring who saw, and also playing his part as Gomez Addams. That was until Olivia told him to knock it off before Cragen saw it. Cragen was over at the drink table getting himself a beverage while Olivia and Elliot were talking to their friends. When they were interrupted by one of Olivia's old contacts asking in French if he could borrow her for a few minutes to which she replied with a "sure" and followed him away from their crowd. When Olivia rejoined her friends and boyfriend, she leaned into Elliot's ear.

Liv: "J'espère que je ne t'ai pas trop manqué (I hope you didn't miss me too much)."

El: "Tish, you know what happens to me when you speak French."

Liv: "Gomez, Darling, please control yourself, we have company."

El: "Oh yes, you're right. Hi, Fin and company."

Fin: "No, please continue, this is funny as hell."

Liv: "Fin, stop encouraging him, please."

Munch: "Carry on, Lovebirds."

Cragen: "Elliot, if you lay one more kiss on her, I'll have her write you a rip."

El: "Fine, I'm going to the restroom."

Elliot stands up and gives Liv a kiss on her forehead then makes his way to the men's restroom to handle his business as the rest of his friends remain where they are and tease Liv about Elliot and the public display of affection from him that she allowed. They continue laughing, talking, and cracking jokes as Elliot comes back and retakes his spot next to his girlfriend and asks her what he missed and she told him that she'll tell him later. Most of the night went off without a hitch and it was now time for the judging of the costume contest, and everyone was excited about who was going to be announced as the winner.

Cragen: "Ladies and Gentlemen, it's the time that everyone has been waiting for. We are about to announce the winners of this amazing Halloween costume contest."

Everyone cheers and claps in joy and as they quiet down, Cragen starts up again.

Cragen: "Up first is everyone's favorite duo and one that has been a pain in my backside for years. Give it up for Benson and Stabler."

Jet and Bell walk out in true Stabler and Benson fashion and some laugh, others clap and cheer while Elliot and Olivia stand there shocked that they actually looked like that back in the day. Olivia whispers into his ear telling him that he looked horrible back in the day and he replied that she did too. Bell and Jet stand aside making room for the next few contestants and then Cragen quiets everyone down, getting serious for a minute.

Cragen: "Alright everyone, this last pair of contestants have really outdone themselves and quite frankly I'm hoping they lose, to be honest. I've been like a father figure to them for 12 years so I'm glad that they are finally together, without further ado I give you Gomez Addams and his wife Morticia Addams."

Elliot and Olivia stand and take their places next to their fellow contestants as they all await the results from the judges. After the ballots were counted and the votes were in, it was finally time for everyone to find out who the winner is. Cragen allows Fin to do the honors and with a smile on his face, he takes his spot next to Cragen.

Fin: "Alright y'all, the votes are in and the winners are Benson and Stabler CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!"

Bell and Jet stand to accept their trophy and prize which was a gift card to any restaurant of their choice. Elliot and Olivia talk about how shocked they are that they lost and that they should've just shown up as themselves and they could've won.

After a long night, they were finally on the way home tired but happy at all the fun they were able to have with their new and old friends and co-workers. Elliot and Olivia get into her SUV and she puts it in drive, and before pulling off, she sends a quick text to Lucy to tell Noah that she loves him and was sorry she wasn't home with him.

El: "That was fun."

Liv: "It truly was a blast."

El: "We gotta pick better costumes though because I'm not losing next year."

Liv: "I'm picking the costume then."

El: "Oh no, you're not. I will not be dressing up as any prince from any Disney movie."

Liv: "Fine, then we'll go as Ross Dewitt Bukater and Jack Dawson from Titanic."

El: "Oh hell no, I will not go as Leonardo DiCaprio."

Liv: "You are and you will."

Elliot just looks at her from the passenger side of the car with an unamused look on his face and Olivia cracks up laughing because she always enjoys teasing him even when they were partners back in the day. The little jabs here and there always made their day a bit brighter.

Olivia pulls out of her spot and drives over to Elliot's place once they arrive, she cuts off the engine and they exit the vehicle heading into his apartment. Once inside, Elliot hangs up his jacket on the coat rack next to hers and tells her that he's going to change and told her she was welcome to the guest room and bathroom to change if she wanted. The rest of the night was spent eating Halloween candy and watching old Halloween movies that they grew up watching back in the day.


Note: The author of this SVU: Fall in Love story will be revealed in November