Stabler Residence – October – Saturday – 5 Months
It had been a week and half since Olivia and Elliot had tied the knot and the newlyweds had got the last of Olivia's things from her apartment to move into their new two-story home, which everyone was beginning to get settled in and the three younger Stabler kids were starting to get adjusted in their new school as well while Maureen decided to stay at school in Queens since it was her senior year. Elliot and Olivia were beginning to get adjusted to married life, but it was taking some time getting used to their new life together as husband and wife.
A couple hours later, they were all sitting at the kitchen table eating dinner and making small talk with each other.
"I really love this house, Dad," said Kathleen. "Even though I'm still sharing a room with Maureen."
Maureen rolled her eyes at Kathleen, "Well, at least it's big enough for the both of us." She turned to Elliot and said, "Maybe I can get the attic one day."
"The attic is off limits for right now," said Elliot, scooping up salad onto his plate.
"Come on, Dad," said Maureen. "You can do better than that."
"Liv, you're supposed to be working with Dad on setting up the attic." said Kathleen.
"That's the first I've heard of this," said Olivia, taking a bite of lasagna.
"Can I have the attic?" asked Dickie.
"No, son, not right now," answered Elliot.
Meanwhile, everyone was finished eating dinner and Lizzie was resting her head on Olivia's shoulder when she realized there was something else that she wanted to tell her about another book that she read on the growth and development of babies and Olivia listened to her as she explained about the book.
"So, have you felt the baby move yet?" asked Elizabeth.
"I've been feeling a little flutter, sort of like when you're nervous and you get butterflies. That's what this feels like." Olivia explained to her.
"That's neat," replied Kathleen.
At that time, Olivia could feel the baby flipping and kicking around and turned to Lizzie and Kathleen, "Feel this." She took both of the girls' hands and placed them on the little roundness of her belly, "It's moving around. You two are the first ones that's felt the baby move besides me. "
Both girls were excited as they felt the fluttering and they turned to everyone else in the room to come and feel it too.
"Oh my gosh! This is so amazing," shrieked Kathleen. "Dad, Maureen, Dickie, you've got to feel this."
"This is neat," replied Dickie.
Elliot then came over and placed his large hand on Olivia's stomach, "Wow, this is amazing," he said with a smile.
"This is really awesome," said Maureen. "When are you going back to the doctor?"
"I'm going back on Wednesday and this time, we're hoping to find out if it's a boy or a girl if the baby decides to show off and turn around," replied Olivia.
"I can't wait!" exclaimed Lizzie.
"I'm nervous," chimed in Elliot. "I was like this even before I found out what you guys were."
"Oh, come on Dad," said Maureen, laughing. "Everything will go alright."
"You're right, everything is going fine. We're all a family now and we have a new one that will be joining the family soon." said Elliot.
SVU Squad Room – Wednesday Morning – 10:30
"What time is your appointment?" Elliot asked Olivia as they were sitting at their desks where Olivia was putting some papers in order.
"It's at 2:15. Are you going to be able to come with me?"
"Of course I'm coming."
"I told Cap and he has me cleared."
"Easy for you to do since you work at the desk now," teased Elliot.
Olivia grinned and said, "He will clear you for the day too and I'm sure John and Fin will cover for you."
"Detective Benson," called out a uniformed officer. Olivia had decided to keep the name Benson for work since it would confuse everyone to have two Detective Stablers in the same precinct
"Yes?"
"Here are the files that you asked for," said the officer.
Olivia examined the folders, "Oh, ok. Thanks Connie."
"No problem."
"Hey Elliot," called Munch, "we've got a rape case near Central Park."
"I'm coming," Elliot called back. He turned back to Olivia. "I've got to go. See you this afternoon."
"See you then."
Dr. Samantha Morris' Office – 2:30pm
"Is Elliot coming today?" asked Dr. Morris when she came into the exam room.
Olivia looked at her watch, "He said that he would be here. Maybe he just got sidetracked on a case."
About that time, the door opened and in came Elliot.
"Hi Dr. Morris," he said. "Sorry I'm running late."
"It's perfectly fine," said Dr. Morris.
"Hey honey," Elliot said to Olivia.
"So, are you guys ready to find out today?" asked Dr. Morris.
"I'm getting a little nervous," said Olivia.
"So am I," added Elliot.
"Maybe this time the baby will turn itself around," said Dr. Morris, smiling slightly.
Dr. Morris got Olivia prepped and the ultrasound machine ready. She pressed the wand until she heard the lub-lub of the baby's heartbeat and then she finally saw the picture of the baby bearing all.
"Well, it looks like everything looks perfectly with your baby, Olivia. You guys are going to have a girl."
"Oh my gosh!" gasped Olivia. "A GIRL?!"
"A girl," repeated Elliot, happily.
"Yes. She's a very active baby girl with a strong heartbeat."
"Is she doing OK?" asked Elliot.
"She's doing very well," said Dr. Morris, turning off the machine and then handing two ultrasound pictures to Olivia. "I'll see you next month. Congratulations and you guyshave a wonderful day!"
"Thanks Dr. Morris," said Olivia.
"Well," said Elliot, turning to Olivia when they got outside, "we're having a precious baby daughter, Liv. She's going to be so much like her mother---sweet, caring, strong, but stubborn as hell."
Olivia smiled and added, "And like her father too---the first three things you said about me, but mean as hell."
"Hey! I'm not mean," said Elliot, teasingly, "not to you anyway."
Olivia giggled, "I'm just kidding. We should go home and tell the kids that they are having a sister and go out to celebrate."
"Sounds great," replied Elliot.
They went home and prepared to tell the kids the big news.
