A/N: This is it…the big finish…I hope it's been fun for you….I know it has been for me…..and for this, I choose another character to speak through….just to be different. Thanks for reading!

Maureen POV

Look at them. They are so in love with each other. I wanna be in love like that. So in love that you're almost stupid.

Sigh Now, I feel bad. I've said "I love you" to Jason….but I don't think I'm in love with him. I mean, he's great and all….but love, no way.

Awww, it's so cute to watch Mom and Dad kiss. And…kinda gross. Eww, I know what he's probably whispering in her ear right now…even while they're talking to everyone here.

Hey…is that? It is….My Girl. Dad used to sing that to me all the time. And he'd dance with me while he sang. Hold me in his arms and sway back and forth….and Mom would never join us; she knew it was ours….

"Dad?"

"Come on…dance with your old man huh."

"Well, they are playing our song."

Ah, it feels so good to be here. sigh

"So, do you remember the first time you sang this to me?"

"Oh yeah, but you won't. You were still just a baby. Your mother was exhausted…and you wouldn't stop crying…so, I just started rocking you…and singing the first thing that came to mind."

"But My Girl….still, kinda cheesy."

"Hey, you are MY girl…no matter what. Don't make me sing it…it'll embarrass you…"

"Bring it on old man."

Ha, I knew he couldn't resist. He's himself again….happy. And you know, even though Dad and I have had our differences over the years, this song will always be ours.

"Daddy?"

"Yeah baby?"

"I know that I'm legally an adult…and almost legal…I want you to know….I understand that I will always be your baby girl. No matter what."

"Okay, so understand that gives me the right to hate any boyfriend you have."

"We talking about Jason….eh, it's a phase….besides, I don't think he makes me all weak in the knees…he doesn't make my heart skip or even ache when we're not together. I'm not in love with him…and I think we're pretty much over."

"Thank God."

"Daddy! That was mean!"

"Yeah…so my baby's a heartbreaker."

"Got that right. Wanna take a walk?"

"I think it'll be okay with the warden, but I'll check…..KATH!….We're gonna take a walk…we'll be right back."

She smiles and nods. Goes back to chatting with everyone.

"She really gets how much I need you huh?"

"I think so…so, uh, what's on your mind?"

"I told Mom….but I'm glad you guys decided to work it all out and even fall in love all over again. It's….sweet."

"Thanks. But I've always loved your mother. Its just not always the easiest thing in the world, marriage. Takes work….and we've been so busy with everything else, I think we kinda lost each other."

"You know…I heard you guys sometimes…..fighting…"

"Maureen….I…."

"Let me finish. I didn't tell anyone else because I knew they couldn't handle it. And I wanted to say, I'm sorry….all of us are, for being such a handful."

"Nah…that's just your jobs…to be handfuls. Just part of having kids, sweetheart."

"I know. I wanna have kids." Uh oh…..better cover that… "Well, not right now."

"Are you trying to kill me?"

"Sorry Daddy. Here….one day IF I ever find "the one," I wanna get married and have kids. pft Like I can find anyone that's meant for me….all I get are the losers and perverts."

"No, I lock all of them up. Maureen, you're a beautiful girl…"

"You're just saying that because you're my Dad."

"Why do all girls say that? You all look like your mother."

"So?"

"Here, I'll show you."

What is in his wallet that he needs to show me….is that Mom?

"This…is a picture of your mother when she was about your age. I always admired her beauty…and I didn't understand what she could even see in me. She's way out of my league…"

"Eyes."

"'Scuse me?"

"Your eyes Dad. My friend Stephanie says it would be totally impossible to lie or say no to them. That's what drew Mom in….and your heart made her stay. You're a good man Elliot Stabler…"

"And you're a beautiful woman Maureen, get me?"

"Loud and clear…."

"Also, never call me by my first name."

"Not a problem…it was weird anyway."

Strange, our talks. But they always make me feel better. I just hope that the rest of our lives get easier…ew, I can't believe I told him Stephanie loves his eyes….oh, he'll harp on that forever.

"Hey Maureen?"

"Yeah?"

"Can you take everyone back to your apartment…..so your mother and I can be…alone?"

"DAD!"