A/N: Kathy drama starts and ends (maybe) next chapter.
Enjoy and please review! It rlly keeps my serotonin up lol
Olivia Benson was drunk.
Drunk drunk.
She'd shown up to their pub, needing to drink away the pain of seeing her partner/fuck buddy cozied up with a new woman at their desks.
Not to mention the fact that when she'd arrived to the pub, she sat in the corner and watched him flirt and subsequently make out with the woman before leaving for a call.
Asshole.
So now she sat, wasted off her ass.
Angry.
Sad.
Maybe a little horny.
Ready for a fight.
Approaching 2am's last call and needing to figure out how to get home.
"Benson!" Their usual bartender Steve called. "How you getting home?" He asked, as if he read her mind.
"I'll walk," she grumbled and he shook his head. "No. You won't. Not safe." He waved her off. "I'm calling Stabler."
"Don't," she said with a warning look.
Sighing, he tried Fin and Munch with no luck, before discreetly calling Elliot.
She was getting up to walk out when Elliot burst in.
"Liv! You didn't even tell me you were back!" He said rushing to her, only to be met with a hard slap to the face.
"You're a bastard," she slurred, trying to push him and he grabbed her arm tightly. "Okay?" He said clearly confused. "Okay, I am. But this bastard is taking you home. Let's go," he grumbled waving to Steve and dragging her to the Jeep.
"Did you bang her in here too?" She asked angrily as he buckled her in. He sighed, and still half leaned over her, grasped her chin so she'd look at him. "I don't know what you're talking about but I've only ever fucked you in here," he said, slightly annoyed.
Dani Beck was the last thing on his mind. His Olivia was back and she was his number one priority.
She shook away from him and he walked around to his side, driving to her apartment.
He kept trying to talk to her, but her arms remained crossed and her eyes out the window until he parked and she desperately fumbled with her seatbelt. Knowing she was too drunk to win the battle with her safety restraint, she looked over at him pathetically.
Hiding his smile, he went to her side to unbuckle and help her out. "I'll walk you up," he said, putting his hand on the small of her back like he'd done so many times before. She shrugged him off and muttered something angrily to herself.
When they got up to her door, she fumbled to unlock it. Unable to stop his laughing this time, he put his arm on the door above her, towering over her and pressing his body close to hers. "Need some help?"
Wordlessly handing him the keys, she shivered slightly as he sandwiched her between himself and the door, easily unlocking it.
She stumbled in and collapsed on her bed. "You can go," she mumbled and he shook his head. "No, I'm not. I'm gonna stay and we're gonna talk tomorrow morning about why you've been home for weeks and didn't tell me."
"Don't you have another partner to fuck," she mumbled into her pillow. Her voice and body language was oozing an emotion he knew all too well: jealousy. Just then, it clicked.
"Is this what this is about?" He asked kneeling beside her and kissing her cheek. She'd already fallen asleep and he sighed, curling beside her and holding her close to him
When she woke, it was around 4am. She'd sobered a bit and desperately needed water. Pushing him away and getting up, she padded to the kitchen and stumbling slightly. She'd just found a bottle and groaned when she heard him walk up behind her.
"Hey… I never slept with her Liv why would you think that?" Came his voice from behind her. He was gruff from sleep and his muscled body was illuminated by the moonlight seeping in through her window.
"Uh I watched you flirt all night and then make out with her???" She said whipping around, both waking and sobering up a bit more.
"Big of you to complain about that when you didn't even tell me you were home," he shot back, taking a step to her so his front was touching her plump ass.
"Clearly it wouldn't have mattered cause you already found another place to put your cock."
He had her spun around and pressed against the counter in record time. "I didn't sleep with her!" He practically yelled.
"Yeah cause you got called in and then had to come get me!" She yelled back up to him.
"I wouldn't have anyways Liv Jesus!"
"Why cause you're fucking Kathy again instead."
"No because I want to be fucking you!" He raised his voice louder and she slapped him again.
"Stop fucking slapping me!" He said in a frustrated tone.
"Fuck you," she sneered and he grabbed her hands. "No fuck you," he said back indignantly, pressing against her fully.
"Feels like you want to fuck me," she said in a low voice, grinding her hips against him.
"Of course I want to fuck you. I love you and I'm seeing you for the first time in 2 months but we're fighting for no reason," he sighed.
She froze.
"What did you say…" she whispered.
"I said," he scoffed, "I love you but we're fighting so I'm not gonna fuck you while you're mad."
"You don't love me… you just made out with another woman 7 hours ago."
"Yeah well you left me without a word for months and I'm still arguing with you in your kitchen at 4am, so," he grumbled.
Her breathing was heavy now and his hands went to her cheek. "I… I didn't know you were home and… tonight was stupid. I was kinda drunk and very lonely… I missed my girl. My partner. In everything," he sighed, softening now as his eyes met hers.
She looked to the side and blinked quickly, and his hand turned turned her face back to his.
Their lips crashed together and their hands were fumbling with each other's zippers and frantically pushing their pants aside.
He helped her up on the counter and was inside of within seconds, frantically pumping with his hands under her thighs. Teeth were scraping and their moans filled the room as she came around him.
Quickly pulling out, he spilled himself on her inner thigh, panting as she collapsed against his chest.
"Don't tell me you love me," she whispered.
"But I do," he replied and she shook her head, leading him to her bed.
"Please," she begged and he sighed softly and nodded. He gently pushed her to sit, taking the rest of their clothes off and climbing beside her.
She cuddled up to him and he held her close, their naked and sweaty body's pressing deliciously against one another. Her thigh still slick from his seed and her pussy needing more of him.
As she leaned over him to grab a condom from her nightstand, he stopped her, cupping her cheek and brushing her bangs back.
"I do love your hair like this though…" he whispered giving her a kiss and causing her to smile.
"I'm glad I'm home," she said softly against his lips.
"Me too, baby..."
Her eyes opened to the sound of their alarm and him laying beside her rubbing her face softly. "You okay? You were moaning. Baby okay?"
"Was having a dream," she mumbled and he burst into knowing laughter. "I love these second trimester hormones. What time do we need to be in today?"
"Appointments at 9, so after that," she whispered and he nodded. "I'm gonna get the kids up and off to school and then I'll come back," he said rubbing her cheek.
"Okay babe," she mumbled, drifting back off.
He tossed on sweats and got the kids up, getting their breakfast together.
"What's the plan for today?" Eli asked taking his coffee from his dad.
"I'm picking you guys up today and I'll get dinner and stuff ready before I head out with Dickie. Not sure when mom will be home- Lucy said she'd come to watch them?"
"Nah, I think Sam is gonna come over and we'll watch a movie if that's cool?"
"Sure buddy, whatever you need. I'll send you some money for watching them," he said, kissing his head.
"Don't need to do that dad," he laughed and El waved him off, heading to check on Noah.
"Almost ready, boy?"
"Yep!" He said with a smile, going to hug his dad on his way out of his room.
Emma was seated at the table when they came back out. "Daddy what tattoos are you getting tonight?"
"No idea," he laughed softly and kissed her head.
"Goof," she smiled up at him and he laughed.
"Where's mom?" Noah asked and El nodded to their room.
"Right here, baby," she said with a yawn, coming out in one of El's flannels and a pair of leggings.
"Should have gone back to bed," he said, putting a hand on the small of back.
"Wanted to see my babies before school," she smiled, kissing their heads. His heart melted at the smiles his kids were giving their mom.
"You guys plan for after school?" She asked, absentmindedly rubbing her belly. "I don't know how late I have to work today."
"Yep, dad's gonna get us, make dinner and then Sam and us are gonna have a movies night," he smiled and Liv kissed his head. "We'll send you money. Love you boy."
"I don't want your money," he laughed.
"You guys seeing Teddy today??" Emma asked with a grin and Liv nodded. "Yep! We get to do the 3D scan today- so we'll have really clear pictures of what he looks like."
"I can't wait," Noah said with a huge grin.
"He's gonna look like dad. Can't wait to see if his has those Stabler ears," he teased and El threw a wadded up paper towel at him.
"Emma looked like daddy, but now I think she looks more like me," Liv smiled and looked over at El.
"She's a mini me," he smiled and kissed her cheek, glancing at their daughter.
"Guys can I pick the movie tonight," Noah asked hopefully.
"Yeah buddy sure," Eli answered and Emma nodded. "Mhm yeah."
"Wait really???" He exclaimed jumping up.
They loved their baby brother and would do anything for him, but they also reminded him constantly that he was the baby and had no say in anything- so this was a huge deal.
"Woah… best day ever," he grinned and El chuckled. "Okay guys… let's get off to school please so momma can go back to bed."
Nodding, they got up and put their dishes in the sink before kissing their mom goodbye and leaving.
When El came back, it was just 7:30 and she was in the kitchen in her underwear and his flannel, though it was now unbuttoned.
He laughed at the sight of his wife and shook his head. "Barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen. This is something I'd never thought I'd see from Olivia Benson."
She flipped him off and smiled, turning to reveal her unbuttoned shirt to him. "Even your shirts are too small now," she pouted and he chuckled, walking over to kiss her gently and put his hand over her belly.
"I think I like them better like this," he winked, sliding his hand up to her breast.
"Please don't tempt me… I have to shower and get ready," she laughed and he pressed against her.
"Shower sex?" He whispered and she pouted looking down at her belly.
"Fair point," he frowned and kissed her. "Go get ready."
He watched her walk away and grazed his hand over his now semi hard cock. "Fuck," he mumbled to himself and went in to change Into his suit and tie.
When she stepped out of the shower, he was brushing his teeth and half dressed. His tie was around his neck and his shirt and pants were unbuttoned.
He audibly groaned at the sight of her naked, wet body and she laughed again. "Now you're getting me worked up. How am I supposed to make it through the day?"
"I don't know but I can't make any promises for when I get home tonight. Especially since I'll be drinking."
"You always are extra fun when you drink," she wiggled her brow and he laughed.
"I'm fun? You're next level. I can't wait till the boy gets here and we can have a night out."
"I'm fun when I'm not mad and slapping you," she teased and he laughed. "That what you were dreaming about this morning?"
"Mhm… that night was so fucking sexy," she whispered and he shook his head.
"Woman," he warned and she laughed, walking into their room.
"Alright, baby boy is healthy and looking good," Jenny said with a sweet smile, "and he looks just like his daddy."
El, who was beaming proudly, squeezed Liv's hand and let out a happy sigh.
Liv got cleaned up and El snapped a photo of the print out to send to the kids.
E: Ted is healthy and growing strong! And looks just like a Stabler lol
D: Damn boy look at those ears
L: Welcome to the club baby brother
M: Oh he's so cute tho!!! I can't wait to squish him.
Eli: Lol, poor dude with those Stabler ears. So thankful I got Kathy's and that Emma got mom's
Liv winces at Eli's message and El sighed softly.
K: Ditto!
In a separate message, Katie quickly texted just the big kids.
K: "Kathy?" Since when?
L: That stung a bit
M: I'm sure he has a reason guys….
D: He does. He's struggling right now. Leave him be.
L: Forgot you were brother of the year all of the sudden.
D: Fuck off
M: Guys come on, don't start.
K: Dickie, what's the reason?
D: Mom was really, really shitty to Liv and Eli is struggling with that and a lot of other things.
L: What do you mean? What are you talking about? Mom loved Liv?
M: Yeah I'm confused
D: Guys it's a really long story… dad doesn't even know. I'm telling him tonight.
K: How does Eli know and we don't??
D: Guys please.
L: Looks like we're coming for drinks with you two tonight.
D: I thought you guys are doing the nursery
M: Won't take long. Just painting one wall. You and Carl already built the furniture so we just have to bring it up. Emma and Lizzie have assigned everyone jobs. It'll be quick.
L: My mini.
M: Lord help us
K: Yep we'll head to the bar when Fin lets us know Liv is on her way home.
D: Fuck this was gonna be mine and dad's night
L: Well our baby brother is upset and calling our mom by her first name and you're keeping secrets.
Dickie tossed his phone down with a groan and his coworker looked over at him with a raised brow.
He shook his head. "Sisters. I have too many."
The squads were separated for the day to get caught up on some other work. Liv was going insane with need for her husband as she sat at her desk and tried to work.
Eventually giving up her fight, she texted him.
O: should have let you fuck me in the shower this morning.
E: Lol. Yes you should have.
O: I would kill for my panty vibrator right now. Or you.
E: It's a good thing Bell is about to call and ask you to come to us for bit.
Just then, her phone rang.
"Benson."
"Hey Liv its Ayanna. Can you come my way? Need you to take a closer look at some stuff."
"Sure, I'll be right there. See you soon."
"Thanks Captain," she said before hanging up.
O: It's my lucky day. Where are there no cameras at your house lol
E: We really doing this??
O: Yes!
E: Jet has stuff everywhere
O: Bathrooms??
E: Upstairs one is secluded. We have to be quiet
O: I can do that
E: Whatever you say
O: I can!!!!
She showed up not long after and he read her like a book.
Her eyes were heavy with lust. Blush creeping up her neck. Breath heavy. Charging to him.
"You okay Cap?" Jet asked
"Mhm just tired and need to pee, this boy is killing me," she chuckled as El put his hand on her arm.
"C'mere I'll show you to our bathroom," he nodded upstairs and she groaned playfully. "Stairs?"
"We aren't fancy like the 1-6," he chuckled leading her into the stairwell. When the heavy door slammed, her hand dipped to firmly grasp him.
"Was I subtle," she murmured as she kissed his neck.
"To others? Yes. To me? No. I know your tells and I know you're fucking dripping for me," he whispered.
"Get me upstairs to that bathroom now," she said giving him one last squeeze and moving as quickly up the stairs as her belly would allow.
They stepped into the single stall and El locked the door, turning to find her bent over the sink with her pants already down.
"Liv," he mumbled as he quickly unzipped himself, taking his throbbing member in his hand.
"We don't have a lot of time," she whispered and he nodded, making haste of easing deep into her.
She gasped but smiled as he filled her and began to quickly pump. His hand nudged hers away and began circling her throbbing clit.
"You're fucking soaking, Stabler," he mumbled as he thrusted his hips quickly.
The use of her married name made her clench tightly and she gasped as he increased the speed of both of his motions. Her eyes clamped shut and his free hand squeezed her ass as he plowed into her.
Coming undone quickly, she quaked and clenched around him, her breathing frantic as he brought her over the edge.
Pulling out of her, he guided her to the ground and stroked himself with his tip rested on her tongue.
She moaned at the combined taste of them and the vibrations were all it took for him to explode in her mouth.
"Fuck Liv," he groaned, hips bucking as he rode through his orgasm.
They fixed themselves and casually went back downstairs, faces flushed and trying to act like nothing happened.
She grabbed the stuff from Bell and kissed him goodbye. "Have fun tonight... don't get anything stupid," she laughed and he pecked her lips a few times.
"I'll try," he said with a grin.
El got home with the kids and started making dinner.
"You decide on a tattoo daddy?" Emma asked as she helped him.
"I think so... I think I'm gonna do everyone's initials in a line down my arm, and add to them when you guys get married and have kids. So your brother's will be "D. S. AK. And then mine and mommy's badge numbers over my heart."
She sighed happily and looked up to him. "I hope I find someone just like you, daddy," she smiled lovingly and El looked down with a huge grin, wrapping an arm around her tightly. "Best compliment you could ever give me baby girl," he said, kissing her head.
"Now that, is the cutest thing I've heard all day," Dickie said coming up behind them with a smile.
"Hi Dickie," she grinned leaning into him. "What are you getting today?"
"It's a surprise," he said wiggling his brow and hugging her tightly.
"Alright," El said as Eli came out and hugged his brother, "just gonna have to take out the lasagna when it's done. You good man?"
"Yeah, yeah dad I got it. Go have fun. Love you guys," he said ushering them out of the house.
The oldest Stablers left and Eli sent a text to his big sisters.
E: Okay they're gone. Uncle Fin texted and said Mom's neck deep in some work Bell gave her so we should have a bunch of time.
M: Go Bell! Carl and I are around the corner, just watched dad and Dick leave.
E: Sweet, we'll tell Noah and getting started on moving the old stuff out.
K: Sounds good, team, I'm almost there
L: I'm outside the door with 90 bags let me in.
"Noah- go let Lizzie in," he called to his brother who sprinted out in his PJs.
"Why is Liz here? She's coming for movie night too?!" He asked excited and Emma came out next in leggings and one of her mom's old painting shirts. "We aren't watching a movie," she called as he let Liz in. "We're getting the baby's room ready."
"Awwwwe man," Noah whined, "is that why you guys let me pick??"
"Yes" "Duh" they said together and Lizzie rolled her eyes, kissing her baby brother's cheek. "Big siblings are mean. You can pick the movie when we're done."
"Whose side are you on!" Emma exclaimed playfully.
"As a former youngest sibling I empathize with our boy," she said with a smile as Mo, Carl, and Katie came in."
"Okay let's get to work," Mo said, "we don't have a lot of time and we're going to drinks with dad and Dickie later to discuss whatever it is that happened with mom," she said, giving Eli a knowing look.
He winced a bit and looked at his brother in law. "Let's get the furniture in yeah?" He said sprinting out as the others got to work.
"So what are you getting," El asked his son and he smiled small showing him his sketch.
"I wanna get my girl's names on my forearm, and then on the back of my arm I wanted to do 8 horizontal lines that decrease in size for the siblings, with mine a little thicker," he said slightly sheepishly. "Maybe one day I'll get them to do matching."
El broke out into a big grin and patted his son on the back. "Love you dude."
"Love you pop. Also... the girls will be joining us for drinks. They Uh... they don't know about mom so," he said softly and El nodded slowly.
"Okay man... yeah okay," he said. "Whatever you guys need."
The pair got their tattoos and headed to the bar around 9pm when they were finished.
They were several shots in when he got a text from Liv saying she was on the way home, and then an eggplant emoji.
Dickie saw it and snorted. "Those second trimester hormones huh?" He asked and El went slightly red. "They're kinda insane. I can't keep up with her."
"Sarah was ridiculous," he laughed softly as he ordered two more shots for them. "But damn... that afterglow was so much better when she was pregnant... laying there just totally vulnerable with my baby in her belly," he paused and his eyes watered, "it was just everything."
El couldn't help the grin on his face as he thought about his own wife. "Tell me about it... just when I think I can't love her anymore it's like... shit. Wait until Anna Kate gets oldest though. Watching Liv be a mom and help them through their issues and loving them so unconditionally-it's incredible. She's amazing."
Dickie was quiet. "I've never heard you talk about mom like that," he whispered and looked up at his dad. "You really love her huh."
"So much," he said softly, eyes going misty before looking at his son. "I loved your mom, Dickie. But we grew apart and it was different than the love I have for Liv. I still love your mom... she gave me you guys. It's just different," he whispered and Dickie nodded, blinking away his tears.
"Well. If Liv is on her way home that means the girls should be here soon," he said, changing the subject to get his emotions together.
"Why?" El asked confused.
"They've been at your house setting up Ted's nursery," he said, his voice cracking. "We all pitched in and got furniture and clothes and everything. Carl and I built it all so they just moved it in tonight and painted an accent wall? I don't know, I stopped listening to Liz. She and Emma obviously spearheaded it."
Tears were streaking down his dad's face and he nudged him. "Don't make it weird," he laughed and El wiped his eyes. "You guys... you're just awesome. Thank you so much, son," he said, looking back ahead and sipping his beer.
"We love her and Teddy... he's our brother and she's the world's greatest stepmom," he smiled small and El wiped his eyes again, staring back ahead and staying quiet for several moments before they watched the girls walk in.
"That why they let Noah pick the movie?" He asked before they got to them and Dickie burst into laughter.
"Definitely."