Affairs of the Heart

Disclaimer: There not mine

Summary: See previous chapters

A/N: Sorry that this chapter is sooo short, but today I finally had a day off, and I was chilling at the beach, but I still didn't want to leave you guys hanging!

In a Lover's Arms

Olivia, Elliot, and his three daughters waited on line to rent their skates.

The girls knew aboutOlivia's attack, and her pregnancy, but no one had told them about her and their father's breakup.

"So, Liv, you excited about the baby?" Elizabeth asked nonchalantly. She was still 12, and sometimes spoke without thinking. Maureen gave her a small shove, but Olivia didn't mind the question.

"Yeah, actually, I am." Olivia smiled.

"You're gonna make a great mom." Kathleen added.

"So, what are you gonna do about your apartment?" Maureen asked.

Olivia had thought about that a lot recently. She only had a one bedroom, and would need a two in 9 months.

"I'm actually looking for a new place." She answered, lacing up her skates. "I was gonna ask your dad to see if his land lord knows anyone. I know he got your 5 bedroom for a great price." Olivia added.

"I'll ask." Elliot piped in.

The 5 carefully got onto the rink. The three girls skated away as soon as their blades touched the ice.

Olivia was a little more cautious. The last thing she needed was to fall.

"Elliot, you better pray to God that I don't fall." She said with a slight laugh. "Oh, and thanks for agreeing to check with your land lord."

"No problem. We've been buddies since we were in the service. He'll help you out." Elliot said nonchalantly. He was more focused on Olivia's feet, and making sure that she stayed on them.

Suddenly, he noticed her feet slipping a little. Elliot grabbed her arm to keep her up.

"Lemme steady you." He said. He placed his hands on Olivia's waist, making sure the baby wouldn't be hurt is she slipped again.

As she and Elliot skated along this way Olivia let her mind race.

She trusted this man with her life, and now the life of her baby. She had no doubt in her mind that he would never let anything happen to either. Why could she trust him with these things but not with her heart? Maybe she could. Maybe she was.

Her baby was her heart, and she was allowing him to skate her around the ice, because she knew that he would never let her fall. And if she did slip, he would be there to catch her before she hit the ground.

Olivia skated the two over to the wall of the rink, and turned to face Elliot, supporting herself against the wall.

"Everything okay?" Elliot asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Olivia answered. She looked into his deep, icy eyes for a moment, searching for something. What she found was sincerity, and love. She knew in this moment that this man in front of her would never hurt her.

She touched Elliot's face gently, and then pulled him to her. She kissed him softly on the lips, and then pulled away. "I love you Elliot Stabler." She whispered. "I always have."

Elliot was alittle shocked. He hadn't exptected her to do that. He just stared ather for a moment, mouth wide open.

"What?" Olivia asked with a small giggle.

Elliotsmiled widely. "I love you too." He answered. This caused Olivia to return a smile.

"But, why did you leave?" he questioned.

"I was afraid, I guess." She admitted.

"I would never hurt you Olivia." He said gently, placing a loving hand on her face.

"I know that now. But… is it too late?" She asked in a whisper.

"It could never be too late." Elliot smiled, bringing his lips to hers, and kissing her gently.

She took his hand, and lead Elliot back onto the ice. Elliot wrapped his arms protectively around Olivia. The two skated on in comfortable silence. Olivia leaned into Elliot's chest, as he rested his chin on her shoulder.

Olivia loved how right it felt to be back in this man's arms. It had been a long time since she felt this serene.

TBC... again, I'm sorry that this chapter was so short, butI think that the story needed a little fluff, plus you all seemed to want me to get Elliot and Olivia back together. I hope you all like the way that I did it.

They next chapters should be longer, and remember to review!