Waking up the following morning in her loves arms was the best thing Amanda thought. They had solved their disagreement without sex which was a first, and just talked and held each other. Both of them being as strong willed as they were was bound to have some doozies of fights. They were getting better though. Communication wasnt their strong points when they felt hurt or scared, like most people but they were working.

Now they had decided they indeed wanted to take the next step and cement their relationship by getting their own place together. They wanted to look at places, houses, condos whatever and mutually pick one that they both like. What was important was that this was done together, both of them going together to see the places they were interested in. First thing, each needed to think what their ideal home would have, whether it be in a quiet area, be in a busy area, yard, no yard. How many rooms it would have, how many floors and so forth. This would be a nice thing for them to experience and to trust one another even more.

Olivia woke up first. She looked over at the sleeping blonde on her side. Man it felt soo good waking up with her there. She didnt like when they fought, but they were both so damn headstrong. Her love looked so peaceful and relaxed. She decided to let her sleep and got up. She opened up Amanda's laptop and signed into her account. She wanted to browse available places and show Amanda when she woke up. She looked for like an hour. Manda must have been exhausted. Liv found a listing for a nice lil house out by the water. She knew Amanda liked the beach so she made arrangements to go visit it.

Amanda woke up a lil while later. Liv had made breakfast as well. First thing Amanda did when she woke up was pull Liv into a hug and good morning kiss. Liv smiled. "Well thats a nice way to say good morning. How are you this morning my love?" Amanda smiled, "Im good babe, a whole lot better since I slept in your arms." Amanda came out to the kitchen table where Liv had set up the breakfast. "Mm babe this smells yummy." Liv placed her plate down and told Manda to sit and enjoy. "Hey my babe, so I was looking online and I found a really cute place. Wanna check it out? Its on near Longbeach. I have a pic I can show you?" Amanda's eyes brightened with Liv mentioning she had found place she wanted them to look at. "You mean it Liv? You want to actually check out a place?" Liv smiled and put the coffee cup down she had been drinking from. "Of course Amanda, I want us and this is the first step of cementing our relationship. Of course you have to like places and we have to pick it together."

They finished eating. Took a quick shower together and got ready. Amanda was excited and happy. Meant alot to her that Liv wanted this just as she did. Took them about half hour to get to the place. The minute they saw it both of them were in love. The outside alone was gorgeous. Not too big of a yard in the front. The met the realitor to go check the inside and rest of the property. It was a two floor house. The downstair was a full basement with a washer and dryer hook up. The realitor took them upstairs. There was a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, living room, and two bedrooms. It was gorgeous. The master bedroom had sliding glass doors, as well as little deck with a jacuzzi. It was beautiful. Amanda loved the place. Olivia asked if this was the place that Amanda wanted. Amanda laced her fingers with Liv. She loved this place. The view was stunning. The realitor told them the asking price and Liv asked what she would take. Then the she left the two of them alone to discuss.

Liv took Amanda's hand and they looked over the deck railing to the skyline. "So babe whatcha thinkin? You like this place?" Amanda nodded "I do Liv. I like it a whole bunch." Liv smiled. "So then you'd be happy if I bought it then? Cause I love it. I think it's a beautiful place for us to start new memories. How bout you?" Amanda was still in shock that Liv had wanted to get a place and even found this one on her own. With tears of happiness in her eyes she answered, "Yes Liv. I love this place. Nothing would make me happier than us beginning a long future of happiness here." That was all Olivia needed. She kissed Amanda and went over to the realitor. She made a generous offer on the property. The realitor told her she would pass it along to the owners and would let her know asap. She shook both their hands and told them it was nice meeting them.

Liv treated them to lunch. It was nice, just a carefree morning and now lunch. Both of them excited and thinking of the future especially after putting an offer in on the place. Liv got called to come in and double check a few things. Since Amanda was able to return to work on desk duty she came in as well. Fin smiled when he saw his partner following Liv in. Amanda was giddy to tell him that they were moving in together. He was happy. It was bout damn time she found a good one and high time for Benson to settle down too. Amanda didnt mind the paper work, though she missed being out on the field it was something to do til she could go back to doing what she loved which was chasing perps. Took them about a couple hours to get all the paperwork done. By then it was night time. Fin decided to see if they all wanted to go out for drinks. Not to get plowed but to relax. Liv was game. Nothing wrong with them kicking back and relaxing.

They headed to Maloney's a bar they frequently went to. It was low key and they were able to chill out. Carisi was just being his usual goofy self, Fin was chatty which was somewhat new. Amanda was just people watching and holding her loves hand. Fin turned and made a toast to them. It was sweet since he was practically the big brother of both Amanda and Olivia. Carisi broke the ice asking them when they were gonna host dinner and invite everyone. Liv chuckled, "Soon Carisi, might be sooner than you think. Manda and I were checking out a house earlier. Was very nice and just enough room for us and a lil family if we decide to expand our family down the road. Dont worry we'll make sure to invite you over and let you cook an italian cuisine for us all."

As they were chatting, drinking and snacking Liv's phone started going off. She motioned to Amanda and the guys she was going to go outside to take the call. Amanda, Fin and Carisi continued to talk. When Liv got outside the caller happened to be the realitor. She told Liv that her offer had been accepted and that if it still stood they could meet soon and sign all the paperwork. Liv was estatic. "Of course we want still want the house and my offer stands. My girlfriend will be very happy as well. Would we be able to meet up with you tomorrow?" The realitor told her of course they could meet, sign paperwork and exchange the keys. She then told her to have a good night and if any questions arose to feel free to call her.

Liv went back into the bar. She slid into the booth next to her girlfriend. "Baby, they accepted the offer. We are officially home owners."