A/N: sibling love

"Mommmm why can't we come," Noah asked with a slight whine as Liv shoveled the neat piles of clothes into her suitcase.

"Because they've never done anything just the two of them," Katie said walking into the bedroom with a laugh. "Come help me finish dinner, Noh," she said with a smile as El came in behind her.

He lifted his boy, making him giggle, and hugged him tightly. "Ohhhh I'm gonna miss you man," he said and Noah wrapped around him. "Me too daddy…"

He kissed his head and set him down, watching the pair head to the kitchen. El sat on the bed looking at his soon to be wife. She was a bit nervous leaving the kids, and it didn't help that they planned to discuss both the baby and marriage bomb with everyone at family dinner.

They'd made a decision only a week after her appointment, and then had hastily booked their wedding getaway for three weeks after that.

Jenny had suggested starting the hormones sooner rather than later to give her body time to adjust, and if worst came to worst, they'd wean her off the hormones like nothing had happened.

"I don't want sex to be a chore. I just wanna enjoy our wedding and honeymoon and if something happens, great, and if not we'll start IVF when we get home," she'd said to him.

They knew their kids knew. She'd told Eli and he'd told Dickie. Which meant, Eli told the littles and Dickie told Lizzie who told the girls.

But Olivia Benson's empathetic heart still had to make sure everyone was okay and supportive and no one was going to be upset.

El loved her for it, but hated that she drove herself into a tizzy worrying. He laid a gentle hand on her arm after a few minutes of watching her frantically check and double check their large suitcase.

She sucked a deep breath in and tears formed in her eyes. "Are we doing the right thing," she whispered.

He pulled her by her hips to stand in front of him. "I don't know. I think so, but we'll find out soon. Hey…" he said to get her attention and she looked at him. "We made this decision right? You and me… you're not alone."

She nodded and hugged him tightly. Her emotions had been running high from the hormone increase. "We're a team," he said into her chest, the vibrations of his baritone going right to her sensitive nipples.

Biting back a moan, she looked down and nodded at him. He laughed and kissed her. "I can't wait to get you to the island, woman."

Everyone sat around the table eating and Liv was trying desperately to play it cool.

El gave her leg a gentle squeeze under the table and she nodded clearing her throat.

"So guys, dad and I have two things we wanted to talk to you about…" she said as confidently as she could and they all nodded for her to continue.

"Um… so first we're not just going to Hawaii for a vacation, um…" she smiled small when El squeezed her hand. "We're gonna get married…" she braced herself for their reactions.

"Without us!"

"Oh that's so romantic!!"

"Finally!"

Were among the chorus of responses. She let out a steadying breath and smiled at the flurry of responses. She held her hand up for them to stop talking and, thankfully, they listened.

"We have so much coming up… you guys are so so busy and honestly, we just want to do it so we can focus on all of you. We figure we'll renew vows and do the big party down the road okay?"

They all nodded, understanding. "I'm so happy," Emma said through tears and Lizzie, who was also crying, nodded in agreement.

Both parents laughs and watched their kids, smiling. "Thank you guys," she said, "which brings us to our next thing…"

She was white knuckling his hand and he gave an encouraging nod. "Uh…" she cleared her throat, tears springing to her eyes.

Elliot went to speak for her but she cut him off. "What do you think about...um...maybe, maybe adding another sibling to the mix?" She asked just above a whisper.

The girls and the littles jaws dropped, signaling that the boys had, for once in their lives, kept a secret.

"Are you pregnant?" Katie asked, a smile forming on her lips.

"N-no… no we um… we were talking about it before the move and uh, you know… we just kept talking about it and weighing options and…" she trailed off and Mo took over.

"Aren't you…" she asked as gentle as she could and Liv laughed softly. "Yes… which is why it's so difficult but um. You know the hormones take a while to build up so… I actually started those three weeks ago and then we're going to try a few rounds of IVF a little after we get home," her voice cracked. "That's the plan, anyways…. If you guys are okay with that…"

"You guys don't need to ask our permission to have a kid… if that's what you want we support you… I mean what's one more," Lizzie teased.

"I agree with Lizzie," Dickie said and all heads whipped his way, "we appreciate it but… if this is what you guys want you need to do it. We'll love it no matter what."

Liv let her tears go at her oldest son's approval and took a huge breath in.

"It's safe right?" Katie asked and Liv shrugged. "As safe as it can be. We'll do genetic testing with IVF and they said I'm healthy and all looks good to carry so…"

She nodded and then asked what everyone was thinking, "and if it doesn't work?"

"We are gonna look into adoption," El said with a small smile.

"Well I'm happy I just won't be the baby anymore," Noah piped up and Emma could hardly contain her excitement, jumping up to hug her momma.

She gave her a squeeze and let out a sigh of relief, looking up at the kids. "Guys… thank you. It's gonna be a little bit of a tough road so... just bear with me, you know I'm not even sure it'll work... so.. thank you," she whispered.

"Liv we love you… stop thanking us," Mo said with a smile and all headed nodded in agreement.

Eli lay in bed after everyone had gone home. The Stabler sibling group chat was blowing up.

M: How are we feeling?

L: I can't get the image of them doing it out of my brain but other than that, fine.

D: Least you've never heard them….

E: Lol for real

M: Can we be serious for once.

D: Sorry. I'm happy for them I guess. It's a little weird that nugget will be older than their aunt/uncle but I mean. Whatever, this family is kinda weird anyways.

E: Yeah, solid point from when we spoke about it last- They are constantly doing stuff for us and everyone you know. If they want this they should do it.

L: What do you mean when you spoke about it last??

D: Dad told me and Liv told Eli.

L: Have you no loyalty???

E: Hahaha. Oops.

M: I'm just worried about her health and age…

K: Me too, honestly.

L: Daddy would never let her do something unsafe.

M: That's true. I'm thrilled for them it's just a little shocking. But, and I hate to say it, the boys are right.

L: Plus we're out of the house so I guess as long at Eli and the littles are cool with it we should be.

K: Agreed. Where are we at on the elopement thing?

L: I'm so mad I wanted a party and Emma and I wanted to get all dressed up and help Liv get ready :( :(

M: Maybe we plan something for them? Like for their one year?

K: Ohhhh good idea.

L: I'm down

D: Omg. You guys are too much.

E: Lol yeah they are. I've got another 10 mins before I need to have a sibling meeting with Noh and Em.

K: Hahaha. About what?

E: Everything. Noah called it lol

M: Good luck!

L: He'll be fine, they worship him.

K: I'm in the guest room and I don't get to join???

E: Nope sorry sis

D: Pure evil!

E: Bye love you guys

M: Love you let us know how it goes

L: Ily

D: Love u brother

K: I'm gonna stand at the door and listen

M: Kathleen!

K: Jk. jk. Love you

Once Eli heard his parents door close he opened his and looked out.

He smiled when the two doors to the left of his opened and the littles popped out, heading his way.

Noah had started copying both his brother and his dad and sleeping in boxers briefs, but Eli shook his head at him.

"Go put pants on, not appropriate around your sister," he whispered and Noah groaned, going back to his room while Emma giggled.

The three laid back on Eli's bed with Noah in the middle. He looked over at them, waiting for them to start the sibling meeting they'd requested.

"We want to be Stablers… if mommy's getting married that means she'll be Olivia Stabler," Noah started and Emma cut in, "Benson-Stabler."

He rolled his eyes at her causing Eli to laugh. "Whatever, she'll still get to be a Stabler and if they have a baby they'll be a Stabler so…" he trailed off.

"Have you guys asked them about it," Eli asked and they shook there heads. "No… I don't want them to be mad," Noah sighed.

Eli shook his head. "They won't be mad. Knowing them I'm sure they already are planning on something. But maybe when they get home the five of us can sit and talk about it?"

Both kids nodded and Noah shivered, getting up and grabbing one of Eli's sweatshirts that was like a dress on him. Eli both laughed and beamed with pride. His baby brother always wanted to be just like him.

He snuggled back in between them and sighed.

"Eli you're okay with a new baby?" He asked.

The older boy nodded looking at them. "For sure. Mom and dad always do for others instead of what makes them happy- so if this is going to make them happy we should be happy to."

They nodded to in agreement and Emma breathed in. "What about the big kids?"

"They're good too. They'd tell mom and dad I promise."

Noah nodded and took a deep breath. Eli knew what was coming next and he laughed a little. "Yes you can sleep in here tonight. Em you joining?"

She nodded giggling and all three climbed under the covers.

Once they fell asleep, Eli texted the group a selfie of the three of them, with the littles passed out.

E: Just sad about not being Stablers. With mom and dad getting married, she'll be a Stabler and then if they have a baby

M: :(

K: I'm positive they are planning something

E: Probably but I told them when they get home we'll talk the 5 of us.

L: You are the best big brother!!!

D: Yeah he is

E: Katie don't tell them if they ask, I don't want them to worry while on the island.

K: Copy

Liv sat on the counter in their bathroom early the next morning for their new morning ritual. She was looking to the side as El squeezed the skin on her stomach to administer her hormone shot.

She winced slightly and took a deep breath. "All done," he said gently, capping the needle and moving to stand between her legs.

He saw the tears in her eyes and kissed her softly. "What if it doesn't work out," she asked him with a deep breath.

"Then we've still got 7 amazing kids who adore us and each other," he said against her lips.

The second part of their new morning ritual. Positive affirmations.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him with a nod. "Let's go get married? No baby talk except for the shots. I just want to marry my guy, lay in the sun, and fuck," she said smirking. He grinned stupidly. "Let's go get married."

The pair walked out with their suitcases to find Katie already awake.

"Kids are all asleep in Eli's room," she said softly and both parents laugh.

"Who called the sibling meeting?" Liv asked knowingly and she smiled. "Noah."

"They okay?" El asked and she shrugged, "I wasn't invited which was rude." They laughed a bit and she continued, "Eli will update us so I'll let you guys know."

They nodded. "Well we gotta go," Liv said hugging her, "thank you so much for staying with them… and everything else." She laughed softly and Katie nodded giving her a squeeze.

"It's my pleasure. I love them and you guys."

The two went into Eli's room, smiling at the sight before them. El stood behind Liv and trailed his hands down to her stomach, holding them there as they watched their sleeping kids.

"I've never left them before," she whispered.

He kissed her cheek. "I know.. they'll be okay."

She nodded covering his hands with hers, letting her mind wander to the possibilities before heading over to give them all kisses.

They woke up slightly to hug her goodbye. "Be good, okay guys? I love you." She asked and they nodded, giving big hugs.

"Bye mommy I love you"

"Mommy I'm gonna miss you…"

"Have fun momma, and congrats."

El took her place and squeezed them all. "I love you guys. Miss you already."

"Bye daddy"

"Bye dad"

"Later pops"

El laughed softly. "Dad is always chopped liver I swear."

They all laughed sleepily and murmured "I love you's" before drifting back into their slumber.