Affairs of the Heart

Disclaimer: THere not mine

Summary: See previous chapters

A/N: Sorry this is up so late. I was suppose to get my wisdom teeth pulled today, but I started to hyperventalate when the nurse was about to stick the needle in my arm (I don't like needles) and the dentist sent me home. I was a wreck all day. The good news is that I won't have to get my teeth pulled now!

Our 1st Baby

"Ahhhhh." Olivia let out a yell as she had yet another contraction. "This isn't fun." She said blandly.

"That's why it's called 'labor' babe." Elliot informed. "Just think of how worth it it's all gonna be when you're holding your baby girl in your arms." He added, wiping her head with a damp cloth.

"Okay Olivia, when you feel your next contraction, I want you to push." The doctor instructed.

"Ahhh." Olivia let out again.

"Push now Olivia." The doctor said. Olivia did as she was told; squeezing Elliot's hand for support.

"You can do this Liv." Elliot coached.

"El, sweetie." Olivia began.

"Yeah babe?" Elliot asked.

"Shut up." She answered.

Elliot let a small laugh escape. This made Olivia purposely twist his wrist. "ow ow ow!" Elliot yelped, causing Olivia to smile for a brief moment.

"Okay Olivia, I see the head, just one more big push." The doctor said.

Olivia once again did as she was told. "Ahhhh."

"Olivia, I'd like to introduce you to your beautiful baby girl." The doctor said, holding up the small baby.

She cleaned it off and called, "Who wants to cut the cord?"

"El, will you do it?" Olivia asked, out of breath.

"Are… are you sure Liv?" He asked, honored.

"Of course I am Elliot. You've been here every step of the way. I wouldn't have it any other way." Olivia smiled.

"I'd be honored then." Elliot answered, tears threatening to escape from his eyes.

He walked over to the baby, and cut the umbilical cord.

The doctor wrapped the baby in a pink blanket, and handed her to her mother.

"She's beautiful Olivia. Looks just like her mother." Elliot said smiling down on mom and baby.

Outside he was thrilled, but inside he was a little disappointed. Hehad been to every doctor's appointment with Olivia, and watched that baby grow inside her. He desperately wanted that little girl to be his, but new that would never happen, especially since Matt was trying to get custody of her.

Olivia smiled up at Elliot. "She really is gorgeous, isn't she "

"She sure is. You did a great job." Elliot answered.

"You wanna hold her?" Olivia asked.

"Thought you'd never ask." He smiled as he gently picked the baby up from Olivia's arms. The tiny girl smiled up at him before nodding off to sleep.

"I think she likes you El." Olivia smiled. He seemed so natural with her. Olivia's heart melted when she saw the man she loved holding her baby with such care. He was as proud of her daughter as she was.

"You up for visitors?" Fin asked, sticking his head through the door.

"Sure." Olivia answered.

Fin. Munch, Casey, Alex, Huang, Elliot's kids, and Kathy all piled into the room.

"Oh Olivia, she's perfect." Alex cooed when she saw the tiny baby in Elliot's arms.

"What's her name?" Elizabeth enquired, straining a little to see over everyone in the room.

"Erika. Erika Eleanor Benson." Olivia said proudly. She had decided on Eleanor for the baby's middle name because of Elliot. She wanted him to be apart of their lives.

Elliot looke up, a little shocked at the name. Olivia just smiled at Elliot. He smiled back, love beaming from eyes.

"It's beautiful." Casey chimed.

"She's a lucky girl." Huang noted. "There's a lot of love for her in this room."

"Congratulations Olivia." Maureen said, hugging her.

"Welcome to the squad kid." Cragen said, allowing the baby, who had just woken up, to grasp his finger in her hand. "She's got a good grip Benson!" He joked. "Good thing she's on or side!"

Cragen's comment made the whole room giggle a little.

"I hate to break up the party, but it's time to take the baby to the nursery." A nurse said as she entered the cramped room.

"Okay. We just wanted to see our newest girl." Munch said with a smile. "Now that we've all met, we'll let the two of you get some rest." He finished, patting Olivia on the shoulder.

"Thanks guys." Olivia smiled. They proceeded out of the room in what looked like a parade.

Elliot handed Erika back to Olivia; she was now looking around the room quite inquisitively.

Olivia kissed her baby gently, and for the first time noticed that the eyes looking back at her were crystal blue. She was surprised. She was sure that her baby's eyes would be brown, like hers, or the emerald green of Matt's. Before she could think long, the nurse came over to the bed side.

Olivia handed Erika to her, and waved good night as the nurse left the room. "I'm proud of you Liv." Elliot said, kissing her head. "I love you."

"I love you too." Olivia answered, turning her head so that Elliot could kiss her lips. "Come here." She said, turning back her covers so that Elliot could climb in.

He carefully climbed in next to her, and she wrapped her arms around his waist, and rested her head on his chest. Elliot rested his hands tightly around Olivia's waist. She snuggled up to him, and breathed in his scent. Before long she fell asleep.

TBC... there are on;y two more chapters left. I'll probably be able to post the end before I go on vacation this saturday. REVIEW