Affairs of the Heart

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Summary: See previous chapters

Open Court

Olivia was released from the hospital the next day, and into Elliot's care. She only needed to be under supervision for a day, so Elliot agreed to stay at her place.

It was strange for him to stay there again. With all the commotion of Olivia's attack he had almost forgotten about their breakup. He had agreed to spend the night on the couch. It seemed cold when he remembered all the times he had laid with Olivia in her bed.

In her bedroom, Olivia lay, wide awake, with her hand protectively over her stomach. She thought about a lot of things. She was glad that her baby would at least get to know who its father was. Her thoughts drifted to Elliot, who lay in the other room. She wanted to go to him, and curl up in his protective arms, but knew that that was out of the question. She turned over to her side, and forced herself to fall asleep.

Olivia was awoken by the smell of bacon and eggs. She wasn't able to enjoy the aroma for long, however, before she coulda wave of nausea hit her, forcing her to run for the bathroom.

Elliot heard her, and was soon sitting next to her on the bathroom floor. He rubbed her back gently, and held her hair away from her face.

"Thanks El." She said, sitting back from the toilet, and wiping her face with a washcloth. "Breakfast smells great, but I think I'll just have some toast." She stood slowly, and made her way to the kitchen. "You didn't have to cook ya know." She said.

"Oh, it's fine." Elliot answered; there was something on his mind though. It was strange to him that Olivia already had morning sickness. With each of her pregnancies, Kathy only started getting sick after no less than three weeks into it. Olivia had only been pregnant for a few days.

"You coming?" Olivia asked from the kitchen, taking a bite from her toast.

"Oh, yeah, coming." Elliot answered, joining Olivia at the table.

Courthouse:

"Detective Benson, can you please tell the court what happened to you on the night of January the 15th?" Alex asked Olivia, who was sitting on the witness stand at Matt's trial.

"The defendant, Matt Finch, took me out to dinner. We danced a little, but when he tried to kiss me I asked him to take me home?" Olivia began.

"You didn't want to be kissed?" Alex interjected.

"No, I explained to him that I had just gotten out of a relationship, and I wasn't ready to start a new one." She explained. "He walked me to my door, and then said goodnight. I went to unlock the doorof my building when I was hit over the head with something. I stumbled backwards, and then I black out." Olivia finished.

"Detective, what were you told when you woke up in the hospital?" Alex asked, continuing her questioning.

"I was… informed that I had been raped." Olivia managed, looking down at her hands. After a pause she added, "And, that I was pregnant."

"Were the police able to confirm who raped you Olivia?" Alex asked.

"Yes. They found seamen upon performing my exam. It matched the DNA sample taken from the defendant." Olivia explained, cop mode setting in now.

"Had you had sexual relations with the defendant on that night?" Alex asked.

"No." Olivia answered positively.

"Thank you Detective Benson, no further questions." Alex answered, resting.

Matt's attorney then rose to take his shot at Olivia. She in turn braced herself for the worst.

"Detective Benson, do you expect this court to believe that you went out on a date with my client, an old boyfriend of yours, and that you didn't have sex with him?" The man asked.

"Yes. I do." Olivia answered, clearly hurt and angered by what he implied.

"But, isn't it true that you were rebounding from a pretty serious relationship? You didn't even consider…" The attorney began, but was cut off by Alex's objection.

"Objection your honor asked and answered." She stated.

"Sustained. Move along consular." The judge answered.

"Detective Benson, isn't it a fact that you enjoy going on dates, and in the past have had many a boyfriend?" The attorney asked slyly.

"Yes, I suppose." Olivia answered confused.

"Would you say that you tend to sleep with them pretty easily then?" He began

"Your honor!" Alex demanded as she rose from her chair.

"Mr. Connors, keep this up, and I'll find you in contempt." The judge answered, appalled at the attorneys line of defense.

"I'm sorry." The attorney apologized, and then continued. "Detective, did you see who attacked you?" He asked.

"No." Olivia answered shortly.

"And, didn't you yourself say that you thought you were mugged, after waking up to find your purse missing?" He asked

"Yes, but…" Olivia began but was abruptly cut off. She still wasn't exactly sure what had happened to her purse, but was convinced that Matt had just taken it to make it look like a mugging.

"No further questions your honor." Matt's attorney interrupted.

Olivia was finally able to step down from the stand. Her testimony concluded the trial, and the jury was sent out to deliberate.

"How could you let him make her out to look like a slut Alex?" Elliot demanded in the hall of the courthouse.

"I objected when I could Elliot." Alex answered in her when defense.

"El stop." Olivia instructed. "Alex had my back the whole time."

"Jury's back." Matt's attorney called form the court room. The three filed back in to await the verdict.

Elliot wasn't sure where he stood with Olivia, but he did know that she needed someone to be strong for her, even if she wouldn't admit it. He took her hand in his, and gave her a reassuring squeeze. Olivia turned to him briefly, and smiled her gratitude, before turning back to the judge. They were getting back into their normal, friendly relationship.

The words of the jury flowed over Olivia like a comforting blanket. "We the jury find the defendant, Matt Finch, guilty."

"He was guilty for what he had done to her." Olivia thought. "He was going to jail for attacking her. Her nightmare was finally over, and now, her dream of becoming a mother could begin.

"Congrats Liv." Fin said, hugging her as the exited the courthouse.

'Yeah, and good work Alex." Munch added.

"Lemme treat you guys to drinks." Olivia offered. "I might not be able to have a drink, but you guys can."

"Aw, man, rain check?" Fin asked. "Munch and I got a get back to the house, out peeper's arraignment is tomorrow."

"I have to prepare for that too." Casey chimed in.

"Alex, Cap?" Olivia asked.

"Sorry Liv, but I have to get to work on my sentencing proposals for Matt." Alex answered.

"I'm gonna have to rain check to." Cragen said, disappointed. "I'm having dinner with some of the guys from the old days. Sorry Liv. Tomorrow though, and I'll treat." He said, trying to redeem himself.

"Okay." Olivia answered. "See you guys tomorrow then."

When everyone had gone their separate ways Olivia and Elliot were left on the steps of the courthouse.

"What, I'm not good enough to have drinks with?" Elliot asked. He knew that their situation was a little strange, but he thought that they were back to normal.

"Well, I just figured that since it is Wednesday night, your kids might be a little annoyed if you spent the night in a bar with your ex, than with them." She answered.

"Oh yeah." Elliot remembered. "Hey, I'm taking the kids ice skating tonight, why don't you come?" He offered.

"El.." Olivia began to protest.

"Come on Liv. I owe you a skate." Elliot smiled.

She couldn't say no to his smile, even now. "Okay." She said, finally giving in. "Let's go."

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