A/N: ok guys this chapter is kinda romantic, but that's only b/c its valentines day, so enjoy! Last time......................... Casey, Munch, Fin, and Dr. Huang were waiting at the precinct when Elliot and Olivia came back with the suspect. They released Ricky without charge. Elliot and Olivia went straight into the interrogation room.

"I aint sayin' notin' man.", said Enrique.

"Well one thing is for sure; you won't be saying anything when you find yourself getting capital punishment by lethal injection. So talk now, and we'll see what we can do for your sorry ass.", Elliot said.

"I didn't do nothin.", he repeated. Elliot shook his head and grabbed the man by his shirt. He pulled Enrique and slammed him against the wall.

"You killed two people. Jessica was pregnant. Look you little prick, we got the murder weapon. We know you did it, but why?", Elliot whispered aggressively into his ear. Enrique started to hesitate and confessed.

"That bitch stole my dope. No one gets away with that. So I showed her who she was, burnt the bitch up, and put her near my school to humiliate her.", he said.

"I'm going humiliate you.", Elliot warned him and punched him in the stomach. He left the interrogation room fuming with Olivia following him.

"What the hell was that?", Olivia asked.

"Just doing my job."

.................................................................................................... ..................... "Doing your job!?", Olivia asked infuriated.

"Liv, this guy killed a girl and a baby because she took crack without asking him. Look, I don't want this guy to do it again and if he did......I wouldn't want it to be any of my girls.", Elliot explained. "Doesn't sound like you, I'd expect you to teach morals......", she teased. "Can it.", Elliot answered. Next Elliot and Olivia walked into Casey's office and noticed she was unusually agitated, walking around her office frantically. Doc was there too.

"What's goin' on?", Elliot inquired.

"We can't indict him.", Casey explained. Elliot and Olivia's mouths dropped to the floor as they glanced at each other.

"What!? You're kidding......", Olivia stated, and just before she was about to inquiry why, a knock came from the door. Munch who was followed Fin stood in the hallway.

"The two genius' get out here.......", Munch said in a sarcastic yet upset tone.

"That doesn't sound good.", Elliot whispered to Olivia. Without saying anything else Munch pointed down the hall to an awaiting Cragen in his office. Olivia and Elliot walked down the hall to is office and closed the door. Elliot put his hands in his pockets and a timid Olivia stood behind her partner.

"You two......you've got a lot of nerve.........", Cragen said staring at the wall.

"What......", Elliot was about to ask.

"Shut up Elliot.", Cragen stated and Elliot was completely turned off.

"Look, you two. We had our man, we had him!"

"Captain, what the hell is going on?", Olivia butted in. Before Cragen could answer, Casey came into the office.

"I bet Casey, you can explain to two of my best detectives what the hell just happened.", Cragen insisted.

"Alright.........guys, Enrique Sanchez has filed a complaint that two of our detectives beat him while he was being arrested and interrogated. You guys were the only two.....", Casey began but was interrupted by Elliot.

"Wait, wait, wait. This guy is being charged for murder, and he files a complaint and we get in trouble as if he wasn't being put to trial?", Elliot asked.

"Ironic isn't it?", Casey answered with a question.

"What!?!?", Elliot exclaimed. "We hardly touched him."

"Well, Det. Stabler, I'm sure you'll be willing to explain yourself in the chambers.", Casey suggested.

"Damn right.", Elliot answered. Casey escorted Elliot to walk down to chambers and explain their story so they could still get an indictment. Enrique's lawyer joined them. While Olivia stayed and talked to Cragen.

(Judge Carol Redenbacher's chambers) "Well, Ms Novak, what have you to whine about now?", she asked nastily. Casey just closed her eyes and smiled in contempt. Enrique's lawyer, Mr. Gregory Richardson, handed her a supine and waited a few minutes to let her read it's contents.

"And what the hell is this about? You don't want your client to face felony charges because of scratches, Mr. Richardson?", she asked him removing the glasses from her face and crossing her arms.

"Your honor, please consider that my client was marandized by Detective Stabler! Detective Stabler had no authority to lay one finger on my client. Please consider this.", he pleaded.

"Ms Novak......", Ms Redenbacher said warning her that she'd better make a statement quick.

"Your honor, please. What Mr. Richardson is calling "marandizing" is simply control. Detective Stabler simply chased the suspect down the stairs and jumped on him. If Mr. Stabler didn't do that the suspect would have gotten away! Mr. Richardson's client was obviously running from the police, and he's obviously guilty......", Casey argued. Mr. Richardson sighed and angrily argued back.

"Ha, Your honor. Detective Stabler punched my client in the stomach, while there was no lawyer present. There was no call for that."

"Alright.", the judge began. "Mr. Richardson, I cannot throw out a charge just because your client was scratched and bruised. However, I am requiring that Mr. Stabler testifies against the defense in the upcoming trial. Ms Novak please be aware that what this decision has over you and Detective Stabler is a fair warning. Now get out, your giving me a headache." Casey smiled and looked at Elliot, and Mr. Richardson packed up and left without hesitation.

"That was a close one.", Elliot remarked.

"Yes, your ass was on the line.", Casey agreed, "But get ready the case starts in a few hours. I want you to be the first witness." Elliot stopped in his tracks.

"Today?", asked Elliot.

"That's what I just said, why what's up?", asked Casey.

"Uh, nothing.", Elliot replied.

2 Hours Later

"I call Detective Elliot Stabler to the Stand.", called Mr. Richardson. Elliot got up and walked up to the stand and sat down comfortably in the chair after swearing to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

"Detective Stabler, please explain the manner in which you arrested Mr. Sanchez.", Mr. Richardson explained.

"Well, my partner, Olivia Benson and I, had a court order to arrest Mr. Sanchez. So we went to his apartment and kicked down the door, seeing that he wasn't there. We searched the rooms with the help of the CSU. A few minutes later, we spotted Mr. Sanchez and approached him. He took off, and we took off after him. We were losing him, and I made a jump and caught him. That's it.", Elliot explained.

"You made a jump for my client, is that correct?"

"Yes indeed.", Elliot smiled.

"Alright.....see the last time I checked, you handcuffed the suspect and read him his rights....."

"Yes, my partner and I do follow procedure of New York State Law enforcement.", Elliot replied.

"Ok, Detective. Explain to the people what you when you interrogated my client."

"I asked him questions.......", Elliot stated.

"Are you forgetting something?", asked Mr. Richardson.

"OBJECTION!", yelled Casey as she stood up.

"Mr. Richardson, rephrase the question or move on.", the judge warned.

"Detective, did you in any way physically touch my client?", asked Mr. Richardson. Elliot hesitated for a minute before asking the question.

"Your client, Mr. Richardson, said quote 'That bitch stole my dope. No one gets away with that. So I showed her who she was, burnt the bitch up, and put her near my school to humiliate her', and for saying that I did punch him.", Elliot replied.

"No further questions." Hours went by and Elliot felt like falling asleep. Then it came for the closing arguments. Mr. Richardson had already made his, and now it was Casey's turn.

"The Jury, your honor.........Mr. Sanchez killed an innocent woman and her unborn child. This is a major felony that he is obviously accused of, and that I am sure you will put him away for. According to Detective Stabler, who is one of the most respected detectives in New York City, Mr. Sanchez admitted that he in fact did kill Jessica. He did IT! (pointing to Enrique), he admitted to it. Please, for Jessica's sake and her family. Put him away for what he did." The jury deliberated for about forty five minutes and came back.

"Have you reached a verdict?", asked the judge.

"We have your honor.", answered one of the people of the jury.

"What do you find?"

"We find the defendant, Enrique Sanchez, guilty on all counts of 2nd degree murder."

"Court is dismissed.", the judge announced hitting her gravel. Elliot got up, it had to be around nine o'clock.

"Elliot!", came Casey from behind. He turned around and she came running to him.

"What's up?", he asked.

"Thanks.", she replied. He nodded and left to find Olivia on her phone sitting at her desk.

"......ok see you then sweetie, bye.", she ended and she closed the phone. Elliot guessed it was Ewan. "How was it?"

"It sucked. Boring as hell.", he replied. "What the hell are you still doing here?"

"Just about to go. I'm having dinner with Ewan.", she replied.

"Have fun.", he said as he grabbed his coat.

"Leaving already?", she asked.

"Liv, Kathy will be pissed if I'm not home for Valentines.", he replied. Olivia nodded with a smile and he was gone. Casey was next to leave with her two briefcases and a lot of files.

"Congrats.", Olivia said.

"Thanks, see ya tomorrow.", she replied with a smile. Olivia got up with the shining of two BMW headlights outside. Butterflies filled her stomach and she left. Ewan was leaning against the passenger side with the door open. She kissed him on the lips and he returned the favor.

"Hey, baby.", she said to him. He smiled and stole another kiss from her.

"You.......", he replied smiling examining her face. "Get in." She got in and watched him go to his side.

"So what are we at?", she asked.

"We are going to La Café. French club, but believe me it took me a long time to get reservations and your worth it.", he replied.

"I love you.", she said as she kissed him. 'Wait? Did I just say that?' she asked herself. When he replied with the same phrase, she blew up with jitters inside. She guessed Valentines day was getting to her head. He drove to the restaurant and she got out. She stared at it with awe and grabbed his hand. Meanwhile............... Elliot got home to an empty house. He threw himself on the couch and sighed with relief.

"Where's everybody?", he asked himself. Then the door open, and in came Kathleen with her friend Jennifer. They were talking about a guy from school and Kathleen stopped in her tracks as she saw Elliot on the couch.

"Hey Dad......um, I wasn't expecting you here.....", she said.

"Hey Kathleen, Jen. Where did you think I was?", he asked.

"At Dickey's soccer game.", she replied.

"Oh shit.", he said under his breath. He got up and put on his jacket really quickly. "Where is it?", he asked.

"It's at the school, but don't go now. They're on their way home.", Kathleen explained as she and Jennifer rushed upstairs. A few minutes later, Kathy walked in with Elizabeth. Dickey was getting his stuff from the car. Elliot sat back down on the sofa and put his hands on his face. About ten minutes later the door opened. "Daddy!", Elizabeth exclaimed. "Hey sweetie.", he said hugging her and giving her a kiss. She ran upstairs to her room like the way Kathleen did before. Kathy stood at the door and Elliot rose and approached her. "Hey.", he said to her kissing her on the forehead. She smiled and grabbed him by the side. Dickey came running in depressed.

"Hey buddy.", he greeted him.

"Hi........", he said sadly.

"Look bud, I'm sorry I wasn't there but Daddy......", he tried to explain but was interrupted by Dickey himself.

"I know, Dad, work....."

"So, did you win?"

"No......."

"Well hey, practice makes perfect right?"

"Guess so...."

"Good boy", Elliot commented ruffling his hair. He told him goodnight and Dickey ran back upstairs. Kathy held Elliot tighter and turned off the lights and lead him upstairs.

"Were they that bad?", asked Elliot. Kathy smiled and nodded.

"He kept looking over to see if you were there.", she explained. Elliot felt regret and remorse. They both got dressed and ready for bed. Elliot grabbed a box from under the bed.

"Happy Valentines day.", he explained handing her the box. She gasped and said, "No, Elliot.". She opened the box and found a diamond heart pendant. She thanked him and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"You want your present now?", she asked him.

"Definitely.", and she kissed him more and they turned off the lights. Olivia and Ewan were finished eating and left. They were walking hand in hand down the street and at one point Ewan grabbed her waist. She grabbed the other side of his waist and he opened the door for her. She waited for him to get in.

"What we doing now?", she asked him.

"Surprise, surprise.", he replied. He drove the car seven blocks and Olivia noticed the neighborhood. It was Ewan's apartment building they were outside next. He grabbed her hand and lead her upstairs. He opened the door.

"Oh my God....", she said. The whole apartment was covered in pink and white candles and rose petals. There was a mattress in the middle of the apartment with a glass of wine and two glasses.

"Your crazy!", she told him.

"Crazy in love with you." he told her and they spent the rest of the night in each others arms.