A/N: Happy New Year, everyone! Hopefully I will be updating a little more frequently than I was. As always, I don't own any of the characters except my own.

After a long winter, spring finally arrived. Hank and Olivia decided to take Noah, Daniel and Lexie to New York for a long weekend. That gave Alyssa some time off and Justin and Olive some time alone. They flew to New York and then once they arrived, they went to the hotel and got checked in. They went to SVU and went up. Everyone was at their desks when they arrived.

"Apparently nothing has changed in over a year since I have been gone."

"Liv, it's good to see you."

"You too, Fin."

"She's gettin' so big."

"She sure is."

"Liv, it's great to see you."

"You too, Carisi."

"Hey, Liv."

"Hey, Amanda."

"Hi Olivia."

"Jenna, how are you?"

"I'm great. How are you?"

"Not too bad."

Rafael came in.

"There's one of my favorite Lieutenants."

"Uncle Rafi!"

"Hey, Noah."

Rafael held up his hand to give Noah a high five. It happened to be his left hand and Olivia noticed he was wearing a ring.

"When did that happen?"

"Valentine's Day."

"Congratulations!"

"Thanks. We just went to the Courthouse with Kevin and my mother. Michelle and I are having a baby and I'm adopting Kevin. She got pregnant when we were in Texas over Christmas."

"You've been busy."

"Oh yeah."

"I'm really happy for you."

"Thanks. This one gets cuter every time I see her."

Lexie smiled at Rafael.

"Do you want to hold her?"

"Sure."

Olivia handed Lexie to Rafael.

"It must be Daniel's nap time."

"Yep. He fell asleep on the way here."

"Did you bring Justin and Olive too?"

"No. We're giving them a break. That's why we have Daniel."

"Where's Michelle?"

"She went to 1PP about something."

"Oh."

"How is it working out for you two and your work relationship?"

"I don't do SVU cases anymore."

"Was it your choice?"

"Yes. We didn't want our jobs to put a strain on our personal relationship."

"Where are you?"

"I'm doing homicide cases but I am still in Manhattan. We're buying a townhouse near where Kevin's school is. It's still close to my mother and Maggie and Ed."

"Daddy, I have to go potty."

"Ok."

Hank handed Daniel to Olivia, kissed her and then he took Noah to the washroom. Lexie started fussing.

"She's probably hungry."

"I'll take him, Liv."

"Thanks Fin."

Olivia handed Daniel to Fin and then she took Lexie from Rafael.

"You can use Michelle's office. I'm sure she won't mind."

"Thanks."

Olivia went into Michelle's office and fed Lexie. Hank came back from the washroom. He left Noah in the Squad Room and joined Olivia in the office. He sat down next to her and put his arm around her. She put her head on his shoulder and he kissed her forehead. Michelle came back and Dickie was with her. She kissed Rafael when she saw him.

"You have company in your office."

"I wasn't expecting anyone."

"Hank and Olivia. She's feeding the baby."

"That's fine."

Michelle went into her office.

"Hey, you two."

"Hey. Sorry about this."

"Don't worry about it."

Dickie poked his head in.

"Hey, Olivia."

"Hey. How are you?"

"I'm great. How are you?"

"Not too bad."

"How long are you here?"

"Just through the weekend."

"Mom is coming in. Eli is on Spring Break next week, so Mom is bringing him and Olivia. I think they're coming in tomorrow. I want Mom to meet Jenna and the boys."

"As long as your dad isn't coming. I'm not in the mood to deal with him. I'm still trying to recover from what happened in Hawaii."

"I can't blame you for that. That was uncalled for."

"Did Kathy hear about that?"

"Yep. She heard about it from all 4 of us."

"Michelle, I understand congratulations are in order."

"Yes. Thank you."

"The first time he ever held Noah, he wasn't sure what to do. He's a little more comfortable holding Lexie."

"I can see him acting like that. He probably didn't want anything on those expensive suits of his. He said he's ready for this though. I'm hoping for a daughter."

"I could see Rafael spoiling a daughter but if you had a son, he'd be a good dresser like his daddy."

"I could see that too. He actually wants a daughter and Kevin wants a sister."

"How does Maggie feel about this?"

"She knows she will always be a part of his life and we want her and Ed to be a part of this baby's life too. Lucia is fine with sharing her grandchild with them since Maggie is sharing her grandson with her."

"I'm surprised Rafi wants to share his child with Ed."

"He's not such a bad guy once you get to know him. I'm trying to get along with him for Kevin."

Ed came in and poked his head into Michelle's office.

"Hey."

"Speak of the Devil."

"Hello."

"How long are you in town?"

"Until Sunday."

"You should come over for dinner. That way you can see our new place."

"As long as you don't mind having Noah and Daniel there. It's just us and the 3 kids."

"It's fine. Josh and Jordan would love to have someone to play with for a while."

"What do you think?"

"It's fine."

"I'll call Maggie and let her know. Young Stabler will be there too."

Michelle's desk phone rang, so she answered it and then she put the call on hold.

"Honey, Kevin hurt his knee. Can you go pick him up?"

"I have a meeting shortly. I can cancel it if you want me to."

"No. Don't do that. I can't leave either."

"I'll go."

"Ed, are you sure?"

"Of course."

"Thanks."

Ed wrote down their address for Olivia and Hank and then he left to get Kevin once Michelle gave him their insurance card. Michelle told the school Ed was picking Kevin up and then she hung up. Maggie had come in with the boys.

"Hey, Mom."

"Hey, Sweetie. Richard."

"Mrs. Tucker. Hey, guys."

"Hi. Mama!"

"Hey."

Maggie left the boys with Jenna and went into Michelle's office.

"Ed went to pick up Kevin. He hurt his knee."

"I ran into him outside. He did tell me we're having company for dinner."

"Yep. Hopefully that's ok."

"Of course it's fine. How's work been?"

"I still haven't gotten used to being back and I've been back for 2 months."

"I hear the same thing from Lisa."

"Hank just recently took the Lieutenant's exam, so I'm hoping that once he gets promoted, I can think about staying home."

"I think that's the only reason you want me to get a promotion, so you don't have to work."

"That's not the only reason. You know I've been having a hard time being back at work."

"I know. I'm giving you a hard time. I don't care if you want to stay home. I just want to make you happy."

"You do. You're the love of my life and the father of my children."

"I would love to be able to stay home but I'm still pretty new to this job."

"I know the feeling. I've been at my job in Chicago for just over a year."

"Your years of service go with you, right?"

"I hope so. I've been a cop for 25 years."

"We've got over 50 years between us."

"That's kind of scary."

Then Alex and Casey came in.

"Cabot, Novak, good to see you."

"You too, Fin."

Then they came in to Michelle's office.

"Lieutenant Voight."

"Assistant State's Attorneys Cabot and Novak, are you following us?"

"No."

"Sure you're not."

"ADA Barba."

"Ladies. They're meeting with me."

"Are you two leaving Chicago?"

"No. We got a case this morning and it's similar to a case here a few years ago. We wanted to get some info on it, so we're meeting with ADA Barba and the new ADA for SVU."

"How long ago was the case?"

"Over 3 years ago, so Barba was the ADA. It just came up today, so you weren't there. We also need SVU's files on the case."

"What's the case?"

"Serial rapist that brutalizes his victims."

"Uh oh! I'm not liking the sound of this."

"Sounds like the William Lewis case."

"Please give this case to Intelligence. I can't go through that again. Any of it."

"Both squads are working on it together."

"Great."

Hank wrapped his arms around Olivia and kissed her cheek.

"If you want me to take the lead on this case, I'll do it. You outrank me, so it's your call."

"Yes."

"Ok."

"Liv, we didn't mean to upset you."

"I know. No one other than my former squad and Barba really understands what I've been through."

"Babe, I understand."

"Liv, we understand too."

"Take your daughter."

Hank took Lexie from Olivia and then she left. Then Noah came in.

"Daddy, where's Mommy going?"

"She got upset about something."

"Was I bad?"

"No. Of course not. I should go after her."

"I'll take her."

"Thanks Maggie."

Hank handed Lexie to Maggie and handed his keys to Fin before trying to find Olivia. She ended up going to the hotel and that was the first place he decided to look. He went up to the room and found her sitting on the bed crying. Hank sat down next to her and put his arms around her.

"This is never going to go away, is it?"

"It's ok. Let it out."

Olivia buried her face in Hank's chest and broke down.

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry. I love you and you know that I will never let anyone hurt you again."

"I know."

"I'm not just saying that because you're my wife and the mother of my children. If we had known each other when this had happened, Lewis never would have survived if I had gotten my hands on him."

"I really thought I killed him."

"Other than Lisa, does your squad know about this?"

"No."

It's ok to be scared, you know."

"I am scared. I don't ever want to go through that again."

"I take your safety seriously. I did with that guy that threatened you a couple months ago. If anyone messes with you or our family, they mess with me and it won't be pretty."

"That's the reason I'd rather have Intelligence take this case. If this guy is like Lewis, I'd rather have him taken care of the first time. That's one of the things I love about you."

"What?"

"That you're so protective of me."

Olivia kissed Hank.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

They started kissing again, undressed each other and then they made love. Afterwards Olivia fell asleep in his arms. Fin brought the kids to the hotel and knocked on the door. Hank was just about asleep but he got up, put his robe on and went to answer the door.

"Hey."

"Hey. I'm returning your kids and grandson to you."

"Thanks."

"Is Liv ok?"

"She's got that Lewis thing running through her mind with that case. She's asleep right now."

Olivia had woken up and put her robe on.

"I'm up."

Olivia wrapped her arms around Hank.

"I interrupted somethin', didn't I?"

"Other than my nap, no."

"You both take naps in your robes? The bed is all messed up too."

"Your point, Sergeant?"

"I don't have one."

"I didn't think you did."

"I have somethin' to tell you anyway."

"Like what?"

"Melinda and I are seeing each other."

"Fin, that's great."

"I've wanted to date her for a while but she wasn't ready. I've had feelings for her since we walked down the aisle together at your wedding. After her last trip to Chicago, she was finally ready."

"I know she said she was thinking about dating again but wouldn't say who it was. I'm glad it's you. I hope you two will be happy together."

"Me too. I'm glad you found your true happiness."

"So am I. I wouldn't change this for the world. I don't think anyone else could have made me this happy."

"By the way, before she left, Maggie said to be there at 5:30."

"Ok. Thanks."

"Babe, I'm going to go get dressed."

"Ok."

Hank kissed Olivia and took his clothes into the bathroom so he could get dressed.

"Hopefully that case isn't just like the Lewis thing."

"Me too. I didn't tell Hank this but I just wonder if this has something to do with me. Lewis assaulted and brutalized me and then a few years after his death, someone with a similar M.O. shows up in Chicago, where I happen to be. After Lewis, I didn't care what happened to me but now, I have a husband and a family. I can't go through that again and I can't put my family through that."

"Liv, I doubt this has anything to do with you."

"One of these times, I'm not going to be so lucky."

"You have the entire Intelligence Unit of the Chicago Police Department protecting you and one of those people happens to love you more than life itself. Your squad would protect you and you'll always have us. Shoot, even Tucker would probably protect you if he had to."

"I know. The only person from my squad who knows what I've been through is Lisa."

"Maybe you should tell them. I don't think Casey and Alex would intentionally put you in harm's way."

"I know they wouldn't."

Hank came out of the bathroom and then Olivia went to get dressed. When she came out, she told Hank what she told Fin. Hank assured her again that he wouldn't let anything happen to her. Once Fin left, they watched a little TV before heading to the Tucker's for dinner.

To be continued…