Chapter Six: Getting Lost All Elliot could do is hold his bleeding partner in his arms until the ambulance came. There was so much he regretted. So much he wanted to say. There was doubt in his mind that he wanted, treasured and loved the woman lying in his arms. It was now her surviving which determined their future.
There were so many things that she wanted to tell him. So many things she needed to say. All she could do was sleep... and fight to wake up.
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Elliot was by Olivia's side until surgery. He could not think of the right words to say to tell the kids that Olivia was shot. Being a cop, the fear of being hit is in the very back of your mind, but for Elliot, he never faced it until now. The woman he loved more than anyone else could die due to a small piece of metal. This harsh reality shook his foundation. Cragen, Fin and Munch came in and found Elliot in the waiting room. There was so much fear and rage Elliot needed Óto release, but he wanted to be there for Olivia. The four men sat in silence waiting for the doctors.
"Elliot Stabler"
"Yes Doctor, that me. How is Olivia"
"I have news. She has lost a lot of blood. The blood bank doesn't have a large supply of the blood she needs. We need to find someone to donate blood immediately"
Cragen stepped up to support Elliot, "Doctor, what is Olivia's blood type"
"Type B, Captain."
Elliot then rolled up his sleeves and turned to the doctor, "Mam' I have type B blood. Please, take my blood... for Liv"
"Okay, thank you Mr. Stabler"
After the blood donation, Elliot went and rested in the recovery area in the blood bank. Munch and Fin went to the apartment and bring the kids dinner and an update on where their father and Olivia were. Elliot fell asleep, knowing that the doctors or Cragen would wake him up with any news.
Elliot was laying on his bed a warm and loving aura around him. Laying in a room by the beach, the most beautiful woman he had ever wanted or seen emerged from the door. Olivia came out in a white dress and came to Elliot. Without words, they kissed and soon made passionate love. He was the happiest he had ever been and what with the biggest blessing in his life. "Elliot!" she cried, "Mr. Stabler. Mr. Stabler!"
Elliot woke up to Cragen and the head surgeon waking him up.
"Olivia! How is Olivia"
"Mr. Stabler, she lost so much blood that she is in a mild comatose state. By mild, I mean she should wake up within the next few hours, but no more than a couple days. She can hear you, but she won't be able to communicate with you until she gets up. Do you understand Mr. Stabler"
"May I see her? Please, can I be with my Olivia"
"Yes you may"
"Cragen, can you stay with Ïmy kids tonight. I know Maureen and Kathleen will head to their apartment soon, but Dickie and Lizzie can't be alone. They are so young"
"No problem, Elliot. We'll be by tomorrow"
"Thanks Cap."
"Mr. Stabler, this way. She's in ICU room 306"
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Elliot walked in and found Olivia attached to many machines and wires. He pulled up a chair next to her and held her hand. She was so pale, yet so beautiful in Elliot's eyes. He held her hand, and his heart took over.
"Liv, hey its me. God you are beautiful. I love you so much. You need to fight this. Liv, you need to pull through. You are the only thing in my life besides my children that I have ever done right. I have loved you for years, and you hÏave stood by me. Maybe Kathy was right. I think I fell out of love with her when I fell in love with you. You know how I get when other guys are around. I was going crazy when "Jack" was all over you. It made me sick. God I love you Olivia Benson. Maybe one day, after the divorce, we could get married. I just want to love you. I need to love you. Olivia, I just love you"
"I love you too"
"Liv, Olivia, you awake"
"Shhh. Just kiss me Detective"
He smiled and gently kissed her lips. Within that moment, something finally felt right. Olivia had found the key to her heart. Elliot smile and soon turned white. He stood up and fell unconcious on the ground beneath him.
"ELLIOT! NO! ELLIOT!"