All the Pieces Fell into Place

Dislaimer: Not mine

Summary: See previous chapters

A/N: This is the final chapter to the trilogy. Thank you for all who reviewed. I was thinking about writing a fourth story to the series, but I couldn't really think of a plot. I'm in the process of writing a new story, that has nothing to do with this plot. Hopefully I'll find time to get it up by next week. Thanks again to all the people who have been reading. And I hope you enjoy my future stories just as much as you have liked this series!

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Epilogue

Elliot held Olivia in his arms, as they swayed back and fourth to Lighthouse's "You and Me" together. They were at the reception of Maureen's wedding. She had looked beautiful in her wedding dress. Elliot had never seen her as happy as she was when he was walking her down the aisle. He knew this day would come, but never expected it to come so soon.

Olivia noticed him looking over at his daughter and her husband dancing together. They were both smiling wider than anyone had ever seen. "She's happy you know.' Olivia said, pulling him out of his trance.

"I know." Elliot answered,

"You should be too." Olivia informed.

"I am. I just. She's my baby, and now it's his job to take care of her. It's just hard for me to let go." He answered.

"I know." She said, resting her head on his chest. "She's always gonna love her Daddy though, don't you worry."

Elliot smiled at this, and kissed Olivia's head. He allowed himself to scan the room to see what everyone else was doing. Kathleen and Lizzie were both dancing with their boyfriends in their bride maid's gowns, and Rick was sweet talking his girlfriend in the corner of the room. Elliot made a mental note to break them up as soon as the song was over. The thing that shocked him the most though, was that Emma seemed to have found a dance partner as well. She was dancing with Alex's son Derrick.

"Looks like all my little girls are growing up." Elliot said.

Olivia looked over to Emma and smiled. The girl looked like a little angel. She was in a pale pink flower girl gown. Her usually curly hair was pulled back into a neat bun, and there were flowers all in the hair. Olivia couldn't believe that she had been able to keep herself neat, but new that as soon as dinner was served, it would be the end for that dress.

"Don't worry, El. Jill told me that in a year or two she'll think that boys are icky." Olivia soothed.

"I know. Oh, how I love those years." He answered, chuckling to himself at the memory of his other daughters.

Olivia looked back up to Elliot and said, "I love you, ya know." She then followed with a soft kiss on the lips.

"Yeah, I know." He answered, kissing her back.

"EWWWWW!" Came a small voice from behind the two. Emma had gotten bored with her dance partner and decided to bug her parents. Elliot and Olivia just laughed. They cherished each time they heard her voice. It was only7 months ago that they weren't sure they'd ever hear it again.

"Can I interest the lady in dance?" Elliot asked, extending a hand to his youngest daughter.

Emma grabbed it, smiling. She hoisted herself onto her father's shoes, and let him lead her around the room. Olivia took the chance to sit down and rest her feet.

She couldn't believe how far she had come in the last five years. She had just been another lonely Special Victims cop who was secretly in love with her partner. One night stands had been as common as getting a Sunday paper on Sunday to her. Her biggest fear at the time was the little stick turning blue.

Now, she was Olivia Stabler. She was married to the man of her dreams, and couldn't remember what life had been likebefore Emma. Her new fear wasn't having a child, but never hearing her daughter's littlelaugh again. Today, she had an entire family. Complete with step kids, husband and a daughter of her own.

She thought about the events of the day. She hadwatched Elliot glow with pride as he walked Maureen down the isle. She let a tear escape as she listened to her step daughter recite her wedding vows, and had to hold Elliot down when she and her new husband shared their first kiss. Elliot had shared a dance with his daughter, and since then made sure to dance with the rest of his girls. Even he and Kathy had shared one dance. The most memorable part of the night, though, had been when they took pictures. Olivia was in the family picture. She couldn't believe that she was actually apart of this large, warm, loving family. It felt wonderful.

"Liv, Olivia. You okay?" Elliot asked, snapping her back to reality.

"Oh, yeah." Olivia answered. "Just thinking."

"Must be some pretty good thoughts. You were really out of it." He noted. "You were thinking about me, weren't you?"

"Yeah, you wish." Olivia teased. "Where's Emma?"

Elliot motioned his head over to Cragen. Emma was now dancing on his shoes. "She got tired of dancing with old dad." Elliot explained. "Old dad's back does thank her though."

Olivia smiled and extended her hand to Elliot. "Well, since you seem to have a moment, dance with me." She offered, grinning.

He took her hand, and led her back to the dance floor, where the two immediately got into step with each other.

Elliot and Olivia shared the same thoughts. Neither could believe how fortunate they were. They had found their soul mates. Being in each other's arms was all either really needed to be happy.

Elliot held Olivia tighter as they danced. He knew that the woman in his arms would be with him for the rest of his life. Olivia, in turn, rested her head comfortably on Elliot's chest. She knew that those arms would be there to hold her until the day she died. There was no more comforting thought in the world for either of them. They knew that no matter what tomorrow brought, they would always have each other, and that was all either ever needed to know.

"I love you Olivia." Elliot said suddenly

"I love you too Elliot." She answered, allowing him to kiss her tenderly.

His kisses were what she lived for. She didn't care what happened in life, all she needed was him, and her children, and she would be perfect.

All the pieces of their lives had finally fallen into place.

THE END

A/N: Thanks again! I hope you all liked the way I chose to end the series. There just aren't really anymore plots I can write for this series. I hope you will enjoy the next story that is in the works.

I loved writing this, and I just want to thank everyone who left reviews. There the whole reason why I'm writing another story. I never had any confidence in my writing before, but you guys gave me the confidence to continue writing! Thank you all!