Title: Next of Kin

Author: SVUFanatic611

Rating: PG

A/n: Well, last chapter! I just want to thank everyone who had reviewed. You guys are the best! I hope you like it!

Disclaimer: SVU and its associated characters are not mine.

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After the judge left the courtroom, Olivia, Elliot, Alex, Corrine and Kathleen went out for drinks. They talked and all worries of the custody battle were gone.

At 3:45, Olivia and Corrine made their way back to the courthouse. Olivia stopped Corrine as they entered the threshold of the courtroom. "Corrine, I just want to say that no matter which way this goes, having you live with me was great. You are a wonderful young lady and I wish you only the best in the future."

"Thank you for everything. It means more than you will ever know."

They walked in together and Olivia took her seat and made eye contact with Anna and Joe. It was a look of pure evil she saw in them. She hoped the judge saw it that way.

Corrine sat behind her and Elliot & Kathleen next to Corrine. Corrine could only hope that she wouldn't have to go with Anna and Joe. She had now had developed a deep hate for them and didn't know what was to happen if she had to go with them. She didn't want to think of that horror.

Alex took her seat, as did Mr. Duncan. They all rose for Judge Marks and then she as well took her seat. This was one of the toughest decisions she had to make. But, she did her job and made her choice in the best interest of the child. She wasn't going to change her mind. She took a deep breath and began. "I have to say, this is one of the most difficult cases. Both sides seem to care very much about this young lady. But I have made my decision."

"The minor, Corrine Olivia Johnson…" she said while Corrine held her breath. Olivia didn't know what to expect. "…I believe will be very safe. She will be well protected and very well cared for and loved. I hereby grant full custody of Corrine Johnson to Detective Olivia Benson. My best to you two."

"YES!" Corrine shouted. She jumped over the partition between the defendant's table and the seats. She hugged Olivia.

Olivia was speechless. She couldn't believe she had won. She had given it her best and she had won. She had made Corrine's wants true. She couldn't describe how happy she was.

Alex looked at Corrine and Olivia hugging and smiled. She was so happy for them. Elliot and Kathleen looked from afar and could tell that the judge had made the right decision.

Corrine and Olivia thanked Alex and then Corrine went over to Kathleen as Elliot mad his way to Olivia.

"Congratulations." he said as he approached her.

"Thank you. And, uh, thank you for coming. It meant a lot to me."

Before he could say anything in reply, she spoke up again.

"You're the greatest guy I know. Thanks for everything over the past six years."

"Well, your welcome. Now, how about that date I was talking to you about earlier? Say, Friday night?"

"I'd love to go. But, that's Friday. It's Tuesday. Corrine, Alex, and I are going out to celebrate. You and Kathleen are welcome to join us."

"I'd love to go."

Friday Night
Elliot and Olivia's Date

Olivia went out to dinner and they had a great time. They talked about everything. They both liked the fact that they had no secrets from each other.

Elliot walked Olivia to her apartment door. They stopped and Olivia couldn't help but feel like she was in high school on her first date and it had come to the awkward part.

"I had a great time, tonight, El'. Thanks."

"No problem. The pleasure was all mine."

Then it happened again. The world stopped around them and left them kissing. Just this time, Olivia initiated it.

"'Liv, I thought we were going to take it slowly."

"Well, perceptions change. And it's not like we're jumping in the sack together. Maybe this is taking it slowly."

"I like that."

Kathleen had stayed over at Corrine's while Olivia and Elliot went on their date. Kathleen and Corrine peeked through the window and saw the whole thing.

"I would say mission: accomplished." Kathleen whispered.

"Mission: Accomplished."