Affairs of the Heart

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Summary: See Previous Chapters

A/N: Thanks for all the reviews, I can't believe that so many people caught on about the baby! Good job people! I hope you like this next chapter, there are about 4 more before the end!

I skipped a few months in the story because I thought that it might get a little monatinous if I wrote about each month individually!

9 Months, Give or Take

It had been a little over 8 months since Olivia's attack. She was very much pregnant, yet very much still apart of the 1-6. She had refused to take maternity lead, but rather opted to work all paper leads at her desk, and live vicariously through Elliot's stories of the street.

Olivia hadn't been able to find an affordable 2 bedroom yet, and decided that she would continue the search after she had her daughter. She set up the baby's basinet and changing table in her room. It would do for now.

As far as her relationship was concerned, it was stronger than ever. She spent many a night lying in Elliot's strong arms. He had really been her rock throughout her whole ordeal. He attended every doctor's visit, and was there when she found out that she would be expecting a baby girl. He helped her pick out furniture for the baby, and his daughters were always willing to help Olivia shop for baby cloths. She couldn't have been happier.

Today Olivia had to appear in court to testify about evidence that she had collected for a recent case. She arrived at the courthouse a little late, and seemed distraught.

"What's wrong Liv?" Elliot asked as she entered the building. "Is the baby okay?"

"Yeah, she's fine." Olivia answered distantly, walking right past him.

"Then what's up?" Elliot asked, quickly catching up to her.

"Nothing El." Olivia answered.

"Then why are there tears in your eyes?" He asked quietly. His comment made Olivia stop in her tracks. She turned to face him, eyes glistening.

"I…" She started. "I… I have to be in court." She finished, changing her mind, and turning to walk away. Elliot grabbed her arm gently to stop her. "What do you want form me Elliot?" She asked.

"Just tell me what happened." Elliot answered caringly, and probing her eyes for an answer.

"He wants her El." Olivia whispered.

"Who, who wants who? What are you talking about?" Elliot asked confused.

"Matt. He wants joint custody of my baby." Olivia answered, holding back her tears.

"What, can he do that?" Elliot asked, astonished.

"I don't know. His lawyer called me before. He said that if Matt is her father, then he has the right to see her." Olivia explained.

"But, he's in jail! The only reason he's going to be a father, if you can even call him that, is because he raped you!" Elliot answered, quite angry.

"You think I didn't try that El?" Olivia asked earnestly. "His sonofabitch lawyer says that he's entitled to supervised visits while he's in jail, and when he gets out he can get partial custody of her! Why would he do that?" Olivia asked, pleading.

Elliot pulled her to him. He didn't care who saw them. "We'll talk to Casey and Alex; see what they can do." He comforted.

"I already called. They said that the only thing we can do is tell him that we want to do a paternity test to assure the baby is his, and all that will do is slow down his filing. They said that he most likely won't get partial custody, but is entitled to supervised visits." Olivia explained, pulling away, so that she could look into Elliot's eyes. She seemed to always be able to find comfort there.

"We're gonna get through this Liv." Elliot said as he pushed a lock of her hair behind her ear. "Don't worry, we'll think of something."

Olivia gave Elliot a false smile. "Okay." She said half heartedly. "Casey really needs me court." She added, drying her eyes,as she walked away.

In the courtroom:

"Detective Benson, what did you find when you checked the defendants credit card statement?" Casey asked Olivia, who was sitting in the witness stand.

"I found that a substantial purchase had been made shortly before his wife's murder." Olivia answered, back in police mode. No matter what was going on in her personal life, she still had a job to do. There was no place for break downs in the court room.

"And, what was the purchase?" Casey asked.

"The defendant purchased a… ahhh" Olivia suddenly stopped short as her hands flew to her stomach, and she allowed a wince to flash across her face.

Casey's immediately became concerned. She forgot all about her case for a moment, and rushed over to the stand. "Olivia, what's wrong?" She asked.

Elliot also became concerned. He stood up from his seat.

"Detective, are you alright?" The judge asked, leaning down to the stand.

"I… um…" Olivia began, looking up to the judge. "I think that I may be in labor."

"Well this is a first." The judge said, laughing slightly. "Do you think you can answer the counselor's question?"

"Yes." Olivia confirmed. She then turned back to Casey. "The defendant bought a coffin the day before his wife's murder." Olivia answered quickly, and between heavy breaths.

"Any further questions Miss Novak?" The judge asked.

"No your honor. The prosecution is satisfied with this witness." Casey answered.

"Your honor, I must object. The defense hasn't had a chance to cross." Matt's attorney objected, standing from his seat.

The people in the court room just stared at the attorney in disbelief.

"Well, Mr. Platt, unless you would like to cross in Detective Benson's delivery room, I'm calling a recess, and you can have your chance after her baby is born." The judge ruled. "Detective, you are free to step down, and good luck."

"Thank you." Olivia managed.

Casey helped her off the stand, and across the room. Elliot met them at the aisle that separated the two halves of the courtroom. He held the swinging gate open so that Olivia could get through, and then took hold of the arm that Casey didn't have. The two helped Olivia out to the car.

Cragen, Munch, and Fin were already waiting in the back of the Sedan when Olivia reached it. Casey and Elliot helped her into the front seat, then Casey climbed into the back with the other three men. She basically had to sit on their laps to fit. Elliot got into the drivers seat, and sped through city traffic.

"Slow down El." Olivia said. "Labor is supposed to take a while, right? We have time. Besides, it'll suck a little if we all die on the way to the hospital." She laughed lightly. "And why are the four of you crammed into the back seat? Don't you all have cars of your own?"

"We were nervous Liv. This is the department's first baby." Cragen answered for the four cramped adults in the back.

"This is gonna be a long day." Olivia said. "And why is this happening now anyway? I'm only a little over 8 months along. The doctors said that it should take 9."

"Yeah, well what the doctors don't tell you is that its 9 months, give or take." Elliot answered.

TBC... There are a few more chapters left in this story! I hope that you have all liked it so far! Thanks for the reviews, and keep it up!