A/N: Thanks for the reviews! This chapter is in efforts to keep the story somewhat police related. I would love reviews!
Chapter 5
I am Detective Benson
That day at work, a case came in which Elliot and Olivia were assigned to. The two walked out to their squad car and glanced at the file on their way to meet the family.
"Victim's name is Gracie Love. She was raped at the barn where she rode apparently. It doesn't say if there were any witnesses," Olivia said.
"How old?" Elliot asked.
"Fourteen," Olivia replied.
"Liv," Elliot began.
"Yeah?"
"This is the first case we have had since I found out you were pregnant. I want you to be very, very careful," Elliot said.
"I know," Olivia said.
"Horses can be dangerous, you know," Elliot began.
"El," said Olivia in a warning tone.
"Okay, I'll stop now," he said.
"Thank you," replied Olivia.
When Elliot parked in front of Gracie Love's house, both he and Olivia got out and began to walk towards the door. Almost as soon as the doorbell rang, a young woman answered the door. Both detectives flashed their badges.
"I'm detective Olivia Benson, and this is my partner Elliot Stabler. Are you Gracie's mother?" Olivia began.
"No, I'm Gracie's older sister, Nikki. You just missed my mom. She left for the hospital ten minutes ago," Nikki said.
"Could we ask you a few questions?" Elliot asked.
"Sure, come in," Nikki said as she led the detectives to the living room.
"When did you last see Gracie before she was raped?" Olivia asked bluntly.
"I was the last one to see her. I dropped her off at the barn about 4:15, helped her carry in her saddle, and then told her that either Garret or Mom would pick her up," Nikki said.
"When you went in to the barn, was anything different?" Elliot asked.
"I wouldn't know. I don't usually go in at all, but there was a show last week, so Gracie still had her saddle. She usually leaves it at the barn," explained Nikki.
"Thank you for your time, Nikki. We will try to catch up with your mother at the hospital," Olivia said.
"Of course. I just hope that they can catch this guy," Nikki said.
"So do we," said Elliot.
At the hospital, Amanda Love, Gracie's mother sat by Gracie's bed waiting for the detectives to arrive.
"Hello," Olivia said as she walked into the open doorway followed by Elliot.
"You must be detectives Benson and Stabler," the woman said.
"How do you know?" Elliot asked.
"Nikki called me and told me to wait for you," Amanda explained.
"Oh, okay," Olivia said. "You must be Gracie," she said turning towards the girl on the hospital bed.
The young girl nodded. Gracie was small for 14, but she was a very pretty girl. She had bright blue eyes and reddish blond hair.
"Here is what I need you to do," Olivia explained to the girl. "I need you to tell me exactly what happened starting with getting out of the car."
"Okay," Gracie said. "Nikki dropped me off, but this time, she came in with me because she was carrying my saddle. I was in a horse show last week, and I hadn't brought my tack back yet. We walked into the barn, and no one was there. On Fridays, hardly anyone is there because Mary, the instructor doesn't teach then. I was there to exercise my horse, Black Jack. My sister handed me my saddle, and told me that either she or Garret would come to get me. After that, I tacked up, rode, put my horse away, and was cleaning up when a fabric bag came over my head. The man pulled me into a room, I think it was the tack room because it smelled like leather and saddle soap. Then he raped me, and left. My mom came in and found me, and took me straight here."
"Do you know who raped you, Gracie?" Elliot asked.
"I think it could have been Mark, the stable hand, Jack, the 20 year old who takes lessons sometimes, or it could have been Dan, the owner of the barns," said Gracie.
"Why?" asked Olivia.
"They have all tried to hit on me," Gracie said.
"Okay," Elliot said. "Thank you very much, we will definitely get back to talk with you."
The ride back to the station was short, but comfortable for Elliot and Olivia who were enjoying each other's company.
"Thank you," Olivia said.
"Excuse me?" Elliot said.
"Thank you," Olivia said and looked at Elliot.
"For what?" he asked.
"Everything," said Olivia.
"You're welcome?" Elliot said, still confused.
Olivia saw this and began to explain what she meant.
"El, you have given me everything someone could ever want. You have given me a best friend, a better partner than anyone could ask for, a soon to be husband, and now, the chance to be a mom. I'm so scared about that, but I know that I'll be okay with you there," Olivia said as the tears poured down her face. "Damn these hormones," she said with a smile as she wiped her eyes.
Elliot laughed. "Liv, you have made me a very happy person. I love you," he said.
"Right back at you," said Olivia.
A/N: Sweet couple moment! I know that chapter was kind of out there, but it is sort of a filler chapter. The next ones will be much more interesting. (I think!) Please review! Thanks a bunch!