Disclaimer: This is really getting on my nerves, I get more and more depressed every time I have to write that they aren't mine. But I can say that Doug and Brittany belong to me, so in your face Dick Wolf!
A/N: Thanks to my reviewers, all two of you. I write for you, so if you like the story and want to see it keep going, you have to tell me.
The Big Day
A half hour later there was a knock on the door.
"I thought you said he was going to be an hour," Olivia mentioned.
"That's what he said. Maybe he got done early," Elliot answered as he went to the door. He looked through the peep hole, "Its not Cragen, its Toby."
"Oh, well answer the door."
"Right, sorry." Elliot opened the door and greeted Toby. He stepped back and allowed him entrance into their home.
"Hey Olivia, how are you? And how are my favorite niece and nephew?" Toby asked with a large smile.
"Hi Toby. I am fine thanks and the babies are great too. They are sleeping now, but Brittany should be up any time now to eat."
Toby nodded. He turned to Elliot, "So, why is it that you decided to call me the day after the birth and everything and not the day of, just to let me know about stuff?"
"I – uh – didn't think about it. I was so wrapped up in my two new children, that calling anyone was the last thing on my list. But, give me credit, I did call you."
"Well, you are like my best friend, I kinda expected a call."
"I know, sorry," at that moment he heard Brittany calling him from the other room, "saved by the baby." Elliot grinned and walked down the hall to the children's room. He came out a few minutes later with a baby on each arm.
"El, I thought only one wad crying," Olivia scolded.
"She was, but when I went in there both were awake. I couldn't just get Brittany and leave Doug all alone," he defended as he handed Brittany to Olivia.
"She is adorable Olivia, she looks just like you. No Elliot at all," Toby said with a grin.
Elliot rolled his eyes, "you are right, she does look like Liv, but my boy here, he is all me."
"Yeah, and I feel sorry for the little man."
Elliot glared at Toby then broke out into a laugh. Just then a knock was heard from the door.
"Cragen must be here," Olivia pointed out.
"You mean, Cragen, like your captain Cragen?" Toby asked worriedly.
"Yeah, don't act so scared," Elliot told him.
"But I am an ex-con and on parole, I don't need to be hanging out with a police captain and have him hate me for being here."
"Don't worry, he doesn't know about you. He might have heard me and Liv talk about you while at work, but he doesn't know anything about OZ, so if you don't want him to know don't tell him, but I recommend telling him if it comes up, because Munch and Fin, who might come, have been known to run people's names without their knowledge."
"Okay, thanks for the confidence."
Elliot went to the door, still cradling Doug to his chest. He opened the door and revealed Cragen, Munch, Fin and Casey. "Hey guys. I wasn't expecting you Casey, what a nice surprise."
"Hi Elliot. Is that Doug?" Casey asked. When he nodded she asked, "Can I hold him?" Elliot handed Doug to her and ushered everyone in. "Hey there cutie. I'm your Aunt Casey."
Elliot smiled and led everyone to the living room where Olivia was talking to Toby and just finishing up with Brittany.
"Hey guys."
"Hey Liv," Cragen answered, "how are you darling?" he asked as he leaned down to give her a peck on the cheek.
"I'm fine, thanks. Here," she said as she handed Brittany to him, "this is Brittany. Brittany this is your Grandpa Don," she directed to the newborn.
Don took the baby from her and felt the love for this child run through him. He smiled at her and cradled her to his chest. After a few minutes and the babies making their rounds, Brittany ended up with Cragen again and Doug was sound asleep on Elliot's arm. It was then that Olivia realized that the group still hadn't been introduced to Toby.
"Guys, this is Toby Beecher. Toby this is John Munch, Fin Tutuola, Casey Novak and Don Cragen," she said indicating each person as she went.
"Hi Toby, where'd you meet Liv and El, I know they don't have a personal life, and we have never met before, so where did you come from, no offense," John said.
"No offense taken, I would be curious myself. Um," he hesitated and looked at Elliot, who just nodded, "I met Elliot when he did the undercover assignment at Oswald State Penitentiary."
"Oh, so are you a CO?" Fin asked.
Toby looked down and once again hesitated, "No actually, I was Elliot's cellmate and helped him capture the dirtbag he was after."
Fin, Munch and Cragen just looked at him and then looked to Elliot and Olivia. They were shocked, they knew that El and Liv weren't the kind to hang out with ex-cons, so this new friendship was confusing.
Elliot finally spoke up, "Um guys, he didn't belong in OZ and he was the main reason we had to go after the Nazi. So when we set up to capture him in the act, Toby helped and the FBI gave him early parole. He lives over on 5th avenue with his Dad and children. He is also going to be in the wedding, so be nice."
'Thank You' Toby mouthed to Elliot. Elliot nodded and went back to staring at his son.
The three men and Casey, didn't know what to say after that. They just nodded and shook Toby's hand. The next hour was full of tension, but lighthearted conversation helped ease it some. After that hour, Cragen, Munch and Fin needed to get back to work, Casey had to prepare for court and Toby had to go home to his kids. After everyone left, Brittany and Doug were both put back in their cribs to sleep until their next feeding time and Elliot and Olivia curled up on the couch to take a nap.
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Two Months Later - Wedding Day
Olivia had been up since 4 that morning. She couldn't contain her excitement. Today she was going to become Mrs. Olivia Stabler. The thought alone made her smile. Elliot's parents had taken the twins with them, so that Olivia and Elliot could prepare in peace. They were also going to keep them for a few nights to give the newlyweds some time alone.
"El, what time are the boys picking you up?" Olivia asked from the bathroom.
"Um…I think in like an hour. Why? You trying to get rid of me?"
"Yeah, that's it," she rolled her eyes. "I just wanted to know when I can start getting ready. You can't see me in my dress until I am walking down the aisle," she said with a smile.
"I can't see you before, but can I help you change out of it?"
"El," she groaned, "is that all you ever think about?"
"Only with you. Only when I look at you, sweetie," he said coming up behind her and wrapping his arms around her waist.
She smiled and turned her head to kiss him. "Well, thank you very much," she turned in his arms and kissed him deeply. His hands moved from her waist and up to cup her breasts. She pulled away from the kiss, "El, stop, or we will never get out of here. There will be plenty of time for that later."
He grinned and moved his hands back to her waist. "Well, will you sit with me on the couch and watch some TV until Toby and Fin get here? Pretty Please?" he stuck out his bottom lip and pouted.
"How can I say no to that?" They walked into the living room and cozied up on the couch. The TV was turned to an episode of Scrubs. "Hey, have you noticed how that pediatrician kinda looks like you?"
Elliot looked at who Dr. Cox was talking to, "Uh, kinda, but personally I think I am so much cuter."
"Oh most definitely," she said with a grin as she turned the TV off. She leaned up and gave him a deep kiss. Elliot shifted them so he was settled gently on top of her. They were so into what they were doing that they didn't hear the knock at the door.
Toby found that the door was unlocked, so he let himself in after a few minutes. He and Fin walked into the apartment to find Elliot and Olivia.
Fin saw feet sticking off the couch and motioned to Toby, "I think I found them."
"Are they dressed?"
"Yeah, I think so."
Toby nodded and went to the front of the couch. He watched them for a second before he made his presence known, "Ahem! You know, you will have all the time in the world for that tonight. Right now, we need to get Elliot out of here."
Elliot stopped his ministrations when he heard Toby clear his throat. He turned his head and grinned at him. Olivia buried her head in Elliot's shoulder to try and hide the blush threatening to form. Elliot leaned down and gave Olivia one more passionate kiss.
"I'll see ya in a little bit," he said as he got up.
Olivia sat up and ran he hand through her hair, "Ok. I love you."
"I love you too, baby." With one last kiss, Toby, Fin and Elliot were out the door.
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"You ready?"
"Yeah, I have been ready for this moment for the past 10 years."
"Well, let's go. It's your turn."
"Thanks for doing this," Olivia leaned over and gave Don a kiss on the cheek.
"I wouldn't have anyone else take the honor."
The bridal march started playing from the speakers set up near the water line. She smiled and started to walk down the make-shift aisle on the beach. As soon as she saw Elliot, her eyes lit up. They made eye contact and held it throughout her entire walk. Don led her to Elliot.
As he gave her hand to Elliot, Don leaned over to Elliot and said, "If you hurt her, you are not only fired, but I will kick your ass."
Elliot smiled and replied, "I wouldn't dream of it."
Don nodded. He lifted Olivia's thin vale and gave her a kiss on the cheek. They both had tears in their eyes, but neither would let them fall. Olivia smiled, turned to Elliot and then turned towards the judge who they selected to perform the ceremony.
Dearly beloved, we re gathered her today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Elliot and Olivia have decided to write their own vows.
Elliot turned to Olivia, he took her hands in his and declared his love for her:
Liv, the only way I can think of to describe my love for you would be unending. I have loved you for a long time, probably longer than I was supposed to, but the heart does what it wants, not what you tell it to do. I love you with every fiber of my being and I can't wait to spend the rest of life by your side.
He lifted her right hand and gave it a small kiss. He smiled at her and saw the tears in her eyes. Olivia squeezed his hands, took a deep breath and declared her love for him:
El, I have known you now for almost ten years. We have been partners in every sense of the word. We started as co-workers, became best friends, and grew closer than two people have ever been before. You complete my soul. Without you I am only half, but since we have been together you have made me whole. You have made me believe that I am deserving of love and have taught me how to love and how to live. You have already given me the most precious gifts I could ever imagine, and I cannot thank you enough for those two priceless lives. I love you so much and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life growing old with you and connecting with you on a deeper level.
By the time she was finished, there was not a dry eye on the beach. Even Munch and Fin were battling tears. Elliot squeezed her hands again and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
Do we have the rings? Dickie turned and gave the rings to the judge. He handed Elliot's ring to Olivia and Olivia's ring to Elliot. Elliot, please place this ring on Olivia's finger and repeat after me.
With this ring, I thee wed.
'With this ring, I thee wed.'
Olivia, please place this ring on Elliot's finger and repeat after me.
With this ring, I thee wed.
'With this ring, I thee wed.'
With the power vested to me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.
Elliot pulled Olivia to him, wrapped his arms around her waist and proceeded to kiss her with more passion than anyone had ever known. The couple parted and walked down the beach through the aisle of their friends. They made their way to the reception area and waited for the rest to join them.
After eating a nice meal, the couple took the dance floor for their first official dance as husband and wife. They had chosen the song 'I Melt' by Rascal Flatts. As they swayed on the dance floor, they proclaimed their love over and over. Finally, after a few songs, Don cut in and he took Olivia around the dance floor for the father/daughter dance. The song that was selected was 'I Loved Her First' by Heartland.
It was almost midnight when Olivia and Elliot decided to go to the hotel suite that was rented for them for a few nights. They said their goodbyes and got into the back of a limo. They arrived at the hotel by 12:30 and were taken right to the suite.
"This is so beautiful Elliot, thank you."
He smiled, "I didn't do it, but thanks."
She chuckled, "Well, as much as I would love to continue talking about the room, I think you owe me something from earlier."
Elliot's brow shot up and he grinned, "I don't think I remember that. What do I owe you?" he teased.
"I think that as soon as we find the bed around here, you might remember."
They found the bedroom and Olivia started to help Elliot remove his suit.
"Oh, I remember now," Elliot said as if he had just thought of it, "but I think me being the only one almost naked is not gonna work."
Olivia smiled. Elliot, standing in just his navy silk boxers, walked up to her and relieved her of her dress. He kissed her neck and took her to the bed. They got under the covers and for the rest of the night, all that was heard from their room were moans, laughs and sighs.