Still a poor college student who owns nothing

Three months later

Olivia was in her apartment, waiting for the day when the baby was born. Casey had been spending a lot of time with her to help her prepare for the pregnancy. She was glad to have a best friend like Casey. Without her, she'd be at a loss during her pregnancy. Olivia was sprawled out on the couch when someone knocked at the door. When she groaned, Casey laughed and came into the kitchen. "I'll get it Liv." She grinned because of how helpful her best friend was being.

"I can't wait to have this little guy," Olivia said, smirking. Casey laughed as she looked through the peephole. When she saw the man standing outside, she gasped.

"I'll be back, Liv," she said, opening the door and pushing herself outside. "Who the hell are you?"

"Casey…it's me…it's…its Elliot," he whispered. Tears sprung to her eyes.

"You have a lot of answers to give, Elliot. She's going to be pissed," she whispered. He nodded.

"I know. I never wanted to hurt her. I just…the perp was on the lose and they ended up putting me in the WPP. When Munch and Fin found him last week, they released me. I just…how is she?" he asked, babbling more so for his sake.

"I figured. She's heartbroken, El. She really thought you were gone. You should've said-" she said before he cut her off.

"Don't you think I would've if I could've!" he half yelled. She winched. "Sorry. I couldn't tell anyone. Cragen doesn't even know I'm alive. When I got back, I came straight her because I figured she'd take it the hardest. This whole thing has just about killed me, Case…"

"It's killed her inside, too," she whispered. He nodded. The door behind Casey opened and no one moved, especially when Olivia saw Elliot. All she could do was stare. He did the same. She was a lot bigger then the last time he saw her. He fought the urge to reach out and place his hand on where his unborn son rested peacefully.

"Casey, this is a sick joke to play on me," she whispered, angrily.

"It's not a joke, Livia," he whispered. He wanted to reach out and touch her, but he knew it wasn't going to happen. Tears formed in her eyes and he felt horrible because he knew he was the reason they were there. Casey slipped back into the apartment, not even sure if they realized she left them alone.

"What the hell is going on, El?" she ask, angry. He sighed.

"Liv, you have every right to be mad at me. Hell, I'm mad at myself for this, but I couldn't do anything about it," he whispered, moving closer. She backed up towards the door. He nodded. "I was put in the witness protection program. They declared me dead so they were able to get me out of there safely. I could've risked the life of you or the baby if I would've stayed." Tears were now in his eyes. "I'm so sorry, Olivia. I really wish I didn't have to do it. I wish I could've told you or something. I just couldn't risk it."

"I'm hurt, El…I understand, but I'm still hurt. You have to put yourself in my position," she whispered. He nodded, knowing exactly what she meant. "I love you, El. I always have and I always will." They looked at each other before she smirked. He took her hand in his own. He wanted to kiss her, but he didn't want to push her. A sudden pain shot through her abdomen. "El…I think it's time."

He looked at her before he registered what she was saying. He muttered something that sounded like 'oh shit' which caused her to laugh. He opened the door and yelled at Casey, which brought her outside with Olivia's bag. "I'm driving!" Casey smirked; glad Elliot was back in time to witness this.

"Stop pacing, Stabler. You're making me nervous," Olivia whispered, weakly from the bed. She grinned when he stopped. "You make it seem like you're giving birth to this little one." She placed her hand on her abdomen. He laughed nervously.

"Sorry, Liv. It's been a while since I've been here, doing this." She nodded, knowing what he was talking about. After all, Lizzie and Dickie were almost 17 now. The though of his children reminded him that he hadn't called Kathy yet. He almost hated bringing it up in front of Olivia. "I need to call Kathy and the kids…" She nodded and watched him walk out. Casey soon came in.

"Where'd he go?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. Olivia smirked at her direct question. It's what made her such a great lawyer.

"He went to call Kathy," she said. Casey's face hardened. "The kids, Case." She smiled and laughed.

"You saw that, eh?" Olivia nodded. "I know he loves you, Liv." She nodded again.

"He does. And I love him. This whole thing has been too much," she said as he came back. He stood outside the door, hating himself for eavesdropping, but he had no choice. "I thought he was dead. I hadn't come to terms with it yet. Now what am I going to do, Case?" Casey put a hand on her shoulder and let her cry a little before Elliot decided to walk in the door.

"I'll be back later, Liv," Casey said, squeezing her hand and walking away. He nodded as she walked out. He sighed and she patted the empty space on the bed next to her. He sat down and took her hand.

"I'm so sorry, Liva…I really am. I feel like shit for putting you through this," he told her. She shrugged.

"It's nothing you could've prevented." A contraction suddenly stopped her thoughts and she grabbed his hand, squeezing as hard as she could. He grinned at her strength. She glared. "You find this amusing, Stabler?" He shook his head, knowing she was going to clock him when she was able. After the contraction was over, she was fine and a few minuets later the doctor came in the room.

"How are you doing, Ms. Benson?" She glared again and squeezed Elliot's hand, obviously having another contraction.

"I believe she's been better," Elliot suggested. Olivia only squeezed her hand harder. "So, when exactly is this little guy going to come?" The doctor walked over to Olivia and examined her.

"Actually, as soon as my team gets here, we can go ahead with this," he told them. Olivia and Elliot grinned at each other. The doctor excused himself so he was able to get everyone together and get ready for the birth of another baby.

A/N: There's more coming. I just wanted to get this part put up. The rain has brought down my creative juices...who knew?