All the Pieces fell into Place

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Chapter 6

"Don't you two have to get home?" Cragen asked Elliot and Olivia at about 1:30 that afternoon.

"Yeah, we were just heading out." Olivia answered from the precinct printer. "Just wanted to show you this first."

She walked across the bullpen and showed Cragen the papers she had in her hand. "I figured that if this guy raped my mother, than there must have been more women in between. Most of them were before the time of DNA testing." Olivia explained. "My guess is that he learns from his mistakes. He probably started killing his victims after my mother went to the police. Then, after they were able to pin the date rape on him, he started using a condom." She continued.

"So, what did you get?" Cragen asked, his interest peaked.

"I ran his MO for reported rapes over the past 40 years. I got 14 hits." She said. "9 from 1965 to 1983, and then another 5 from 1993 to 2005." She finished.

"Where was he from 1983 to 93?" Cragen asked, looking over her files.

"It appears that Mr. Stanford was married those years, to a Lavinia Miller. She filed for divorce in '93 due to irreconcilable differences. They had no children, but she did have a step son who was 15 when the two divorced." She explained.

"You got an address?" Don asked.

"She's living in Queens." Olivia answered.

"Okay, Munch and Fin, I want you guys to go pick up Stanford, with the MO's matching the date rape, we should have enough evidence for an arrest warrant. Liv, Elliot, get home to your family." Cragen ordered.

Stabler Home

"MOMMY!" Emily yelled as she sprinted from the den to the front hall when she heard her motherenter. Emma was a small bouncy child, who was always smiling. She had her mother's deep eyes, and brown hair. When she came running, the two banana curl pigtails, that Olivia usually put in her hair, were bouncing along with her. Emma new just how to work a room. Between her bouncy pigtails, big eyes, spunky smile, and squeaky little voice, no one could say no to her. When Elliot and Olivia brought her to the precinct, the other guys would fall all over themselves. They adored her, like one of their own, especially Don. He always had candy for her when she came.In the eventthat Sylvia couldn't watch Emma, Cragen would offer his office as a day care for her, even though there was already one in the precinct.

Elliot's kids were all already at the house when the two got home. Maureen and her boyfriend had sent Sylvia home for the afternoon, and were watching all the kids.

"Hey baby." Olivia said as she scooped up her four year old. Emma kissed Olivia on the cheek quickly, and then immediately began going on an on about the past two days at school. Olivia put her down just long enough for her to run over to her father and give him a hug.

After Emma had finished with what she had to say the two were allowed to enter the house, and greet the rest of their children.

"So, Liv, what's for dinner?" Dickey asked immediately. It was only a little after two, but he was a 17 year old boy, and therefore always thinking about his next meal.

"Well," Olivia said. "I was thinking about making steaks, Sound good?"

"Always!" Dickey answered as Olivia let out a small laugh. She couldn't believe how much that boy could eat.

"So, I hear that you have some big news." Elliot said to Maureen as he joined his son on the couch. "May I ask what that is?"

"You'll find out at dinner." Maureen answered in a mocking voice. She was sitting on the arm of the chair that Josh (Her boyfriend) had occupied. Elliot was pretty sure that he knew what was coming, and although he wasn't thrilled, Josh was a good man, who he respected, and he made his daughter happy.

A few hours after Elliot and Olivia returned home, Olivia found herself in the kitchen with Kathleen, Elizabeth and Maureen preparing dinner. She always seemed to need a hand when all of Elliot's kids were over. Most nights she only needed to cook for 2 adults and a very picky child, but on nights like these there were 7 adults to cook for. Elliot was in the Den with Josh, Rick, and Emma debating whether or not Rick had cheated at a video game. Emma was on her big brother's side, and Josh was on Elliot's. The debate was getting rather loud, but Olivia didn't mind. The noise of a full house always seemed to bet he prefect cure for a bad day at work. When she couldn't hear herself think, she couldn't obsess over the events of the past couple of days.

"Okay guys, dinner's ready!" Elizabeth called into the den as she helped her sisters and step mother set the table.

When everyone was finally around the table, Maureen announced that she was ready to share her news.

"Everyone, Josh and I are getting married." She said, absolutely glowing.

Elliot and Olivia had both figured out the surprise a while ago, but they both acted surprised. Even though Elliot wasn't sure if he was ready to let his "little girl" go, he was happy for her. He and Olivia needed something that they could celebrate anyway.

Everyone toasted the couple, and Olivia made sure to get a close look at Maureen's ring. She approved, and then the family could finally begin eating, much to Rick's delight.

After dinner Elliot and Olivia tucked Emma in, and Elliot read her another chapter from The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. He read her a chapter each night that he was home. Emma loved it. Not so much because she loved the story, but because she loved that her father was there with her.

When Elliot had finished he returned to the kitchen to find Olivia taking the dinner dishes out of the dishwasher. He snuck up behind her, and snaked his arms around her waist. "Guess who." He whispered into her ear.

"Munch, I told you that you can't come here when Elliot's home." Olivia joked to the man behind her.

Elliot responded by tickling her ribs until she apologized, and admitted that she was kidding. She hated when he did that. It was one of her only weaknesses. She'd be screwed if any of the perps found out, and she knew it.

Elliot rested his head on her shoulder and stared out the kitchen window for a moment.

"You okay?" Olivia asked, turning in Elliot's arms to face him.

"Yeah." He answered with a sigh. "I just can't believe that my little girl is getting married."

"Elliot." Olivia said, wrapping her arms around his neck. "You knew that this day would come eventually. And besides, you like Josh, right? And he makes Maureen happy. He's a great, successful guy. What else could you want for her?" Olivia pointed out.

"I know, I know." Elliot admitted. "I just didn't think that the years would go by so quickly. I was throwing her in the air, and giving her piggy back rides to preschool yesterday. And now she engaged."

"Look on the bright side." Olivia offered. "You'll finally get the chance to walk your little girl down the isle, and dance with her at her wedding."

"I guess you're right." Elliot sighed. Then he kissed her lightly on the lips. "I love you." He said.

"I love you too." Olivia returned. Then she kissed him back, but this time, Elliot didn't let the kiss end. He deepened it, pushing Olivia against the counter.

"Elliot." She breathed. "We can't."

"Why not?" Elliot teased. "Maureen and Josh took Kathleen, Rick, and Elizabeth out for ice cream, and Emma is asleep."

"Because, I have to put the dishes away." Olivia said quickly. It was the only thing she could think of.

"We can put the dishes away later." Elliot said, as she broke their embrace to take Olivia's arm, and lead her up to their bedroom. Olivia smiled to her self, and then gave in. She never could resist that look Elliot got in his eyes when he was trying to seduce her. She wasn't sure if he even knew that he was doing it, but one thing she did know, was that it worked every time.

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