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A/N: The song is Always a Woman to Me by Billy Joel. The idea to use this song was given to me by LandofShadows! THANK YOU SO MUCH! if you have a song that you want me to write a fic to, write the title in a review! Thanky mucho!


Always a Woman to Me

George Huang's POV

"Have a seat,"

He slumps heavily onto the chair. It's not unusual that he doesn't follow procedure, Elliot doesn't like visiting me or any other shrink, it's unusual that he's here unless Cragen forced him to come, which I know he didn't.

"Liv made me come!" he explains quickly, "She wants me to talk about my divorce with someone."

It makes sense that he would listen to Olivia. He would do anything for her, if she told him to jump off a bridge, he would ask which one. I still have to wonder why she wants him to talk about his divorce though.

"Why do you think that is?" I need to go into psychiatrist mode and ignore the disdain he's going to shoot my way.

"Because I'm not pining over Kathy," he's forward with me, it's surprising. Elliot likes to hide his emotions unless it's rage that he's taking out on a perp.

"Why aren't you?" he gives me an incredulous look and I can tell he is recalling the fact that everything he says is confidential.

"Because I'm no longer in love with Kathy." He drops his face into his hands and digs his palms into his eyes. "I'm in love with her."

I know who he's talking about but I need to ask anyways.

"Her being?" I trail off, Elliot needs to tell me who Elliot loves.

"Olivia."


She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eyes

She can ruin your faith with her casual lies

And she only reveals what she wants you to see

She hides like a child, but she's always a woman to me


"Tell me how you fell in love with her." I say quietly, this topic deserves my full attention. Elliot needs my full support, knowing that his feelings aren't wrong is almost as important as the way Olivia responds when he tells her.

"I'm not sure." He starts, even though he knows exactly what he wants to say, "Every time she looks at me, my heart is pierced through. When she smiles at me, I want to melt at her feet." I can see his inner struggle for control. "I guess I fell hard and fast when she first said my name. There was something inside her that latched on to me and wouldn't let go. She would run, whenever a man got close to her and that intrigued me."

"Are you sure it's love?" I hate myself for asking questions that have blatantly obvious answers.

"She only shows people what she thinks they'll like about her. I've seen every hidden piece of her personality. Her childhood was ripped away from her, she had to grow up too fast and it affected the way she feels about commitment, but she's perfect to me."

"You didn't answer the question," he is glaring harshly at me now, I resist the urge to shrink away from is anger.

"I'm not sure of anything, I just know that I would do anything to keep her happy and safe!"


She can lead you to love, she can take you or leave you

She can ask for the truth, but she'll never believe

And she'll take what you give her as long it's free

Yeah, She steals like a thief, but she's always a woman to me


"That's a good insight, do you think she loves you back?" good, my voice is calm and soothing, maybe Elliot will unclench his fists now.

"I dunno!" He sighs softly, "Sometimes I'm sure that she does. We flirt occasionally; she'll come to me with personal problems. Other times, I think she thinks of me the same way she thinks of all the other guys in the squad."

I want to grab him and shake the realization into him that Olivia is head over heals in love with him too, but that would also be breaking Doctor-Patient Confidentiality. Damn!

"She's gracious, kind, and never takes anything unless she knows that she can repay you." Elliot continues, "But she stole my heart and I don't think I want her to give it back!"


Ohhh... she takes care of herself

She can wait if she wants; she's ahead of her time

Ohhh... and she never gives out

And she never gives in, she just changes her mind


"Does she know how you feel?" My questions are getting stupider by the minute.

His look shows me that he completely agrees.

"Why are we in the interrogation room?" his question, while a diversion from an answer, is a good one.

"My office is in use!" I hope he falls for that, I pulled it out of thin air.

He shrugs slightly, "I haven't told her outright!" he shifting uncomfortably. Good! "I'm not sure if I should." He continues, "I don't want to ruin anything about our friendship. I don't want things to be awkward."

"You do realize that it will be just as awkward pretending you don't care!" Elliot doesn't like my answer.

He nods.

"She acts sweet, and then runs cold. She'll tell me everything, and then suddenly shuts me out."

I can see tears starting to form behind his eyes.

Elliot crying? Hell yeah! I'll believe it.


And she'll promise you more than the Garden of Eden

Then she'll carelessly cut you and laugh while you're bleeding

But she'll bring out the best and the worst you can be

Blame it all on yourself 'cause she's always a woman to me


"Tell me about your kids' relationships with Olivia." I feel like a couples' counselor.

Elliot's smile grows and the saline behind his eyes dissipates for a moment.

"Maureen and Liv are good friends. They go shopping; see movies, talk, and Maureen has spent the night at Liv's apartment a few times before. They're pretty close. Liv is a great role model for my baby girl."

I nod in agreement. "Liv's smart!"

"Kathleen looks up to her, Liv is a trusted adult that she can go to with problems. There is some stuff that I can't help her with because I'm a guy and she's usually with her mother which makes her reserved. They get along."

"Lizzie? Dickie?" I prompt,

"Lizzie thinks that Liv is her aunt, she's never known my job without us together as partners. She's run away before, we found her at Olivia's apartment. Those two are really close. When she's over, Lizzie insists that she calls Liv to say goodnight or if Liv is at the house, she needs to be tucked in by her." Elliot smiles softly again, "I think Dickie has a crush on my partner. He blushes when she takes interest in him or asks him questions. He wrote an essay about her for Language Arts once. It was titled, 'MY FAVORITE PERSON' and he got an A on it! To most people, she's just my partner, but she's always a woman to me!"


Ohhh... she takes care of herself

She can wait if she wants; she's ahead of her time

Ohhh... and she never gives out

And she never gives in, she just changes her mind


Doesn't seem to me like anything stands between the two of them but fears. I take a deep breath and stand up abruptly. Elliot stares at me quickly.

"I can't help you," I mumble and make my way towards the door of the interrogation room.

"Didn't think so," he offers me a sad smile, "I'm just gonna sit here for a moment Doc," I nod and try not to bolt out of the room, I'm pulsing with nervous energy.

Olivia is standing where I told her to stand, right behind the one-way glass. A solitary tear is inching down her cheek and I hope I just did the right thing. She frantically wipes it away and gives me a questioning look. I answer with a small nod.

Brushing past me, Olivia opens the door of the interrogation room and sidles inside. I see Elliot's eyes widen in understanding, then panic. Liv has turned off the audio box and I can't hear a word they are saying, not that I really want to.

I should probably leave to give them privacy as well. I turn and shove my hands far into my pockets. I start to walk away and out of the corner of my eye I see her kiss him. Tentatively at first and then he drags her body against his. Time to make my exit.

I'm Forensic Psychiatrist, Doctor George Huang now turned matchmaker.


She's frequently kind and she's suddenly cruel

She can do as she pleases, she's nobody's fool

And she can't be convicted, she's earned her degree

And the most she will do is throw shadows at you,

But she's always a woman to me


The End…