A/N: Ok, so it's been a while since I have updated this story. In the meantime, I hope you have been reading my other Benoight stories. If you have been following "Benson and Voight One-Shots by Request", I am always looking for suggestions, so if you have anything you'd like me to write about, send me a PM or leave me a review. I am hoping to be updating this one a little more regularly. As always, I don't own any of the characters except my own.
During the time between Lisa's ordeal and Olivia's vacation, things had become tense between the Lieutenant and Sergeant and most of the Unit was taking sides. Mostly everyone had sided with Lisa but both Kyle and of course Erin had sided with Olivia. Lisa was upset with Olivia for telling Trevor to give her time after her ordeal and most of the rest of the Unit had started to see Olivia differently after finding out about what she had been through. Both Erin and Kyle had been given the silent treatment from everyone else. Olivia got to the point where she would disappear for a little while and go spend time at the 21st or she'd go home for a little while to be with the kids. The higher ups were aware of the situation but the only person who seemed concerned about the whole thing was Commander Crowley. The closer it was getting to the Disney trip, the worse things were getting. Olivia was sitting at her desk and most of the squad except for Erin and Kyle were out to lunch. Hank came in with Trevor and Ed, Maggie, Josh, Jordan, Ellen and Paul, who had just come from the airport. Olivia had her hands on her head with her elbows on her desk.
"Hey, Babe."
"Hey."
"Still not any better?"
"Nope. I can't deal with this anymore. I know I didn't do anything wrong."
"There are some people here to see you."
"I don't want to see anyone. I just want to get out of here, head to the airport, get on that plane and spend an entire week with my family."
"I know you do."
Hank went over and kissed Olivia and then she saw who was there.
"Great. What, is Lisa's family going to let me have it for interfering with her marriage? Thanks a lot."
"This was all Trevor's idea."
"Figures!"
Everyone came into Olivia's office including Erin and Kyle.
"Olivia, we don't blame you for any of this."
"Ed told us what happened to you. He said it was the same thing that happened to Lisa except yours was a longer period of time."
"Yes. Trevor and I talked right after what happened with her and I said to give her time especially because of the burns on her body. She may need time to deal with them before she allows Trevor to see her in that way again. I was only speaking from experience. Brian, my ex, was the first to see me in that way after what happened. IAB saw me because of the investigation. I haven't scared Hank off yet."
"And you won't. I admit it was harder than I thought seeing the photos of you right after it happened and I investigate murders for a living. Ed warned me it would be hard."
"I know how hard it is to deal with sexual assault. I had to listen to some of those cases in the courtroom."
"I knew Lisa wasn't going to get over it that quickly. I was raped. I know."
"Exactly. Pauline said the same thing. We all know that Lisa is blowing this out of proportion. Olivia, none of us is blaming you for any of this."
"Especially me. You know that."
"Yeah, I know."
Then Stephanie came back and knocked on Olivia's door.
"Come on in."
"I want to apologize for how I've been acting lately. I don't know why I sided with Lisa and everyone else and not you, Erin and Kyle. My dad died when we were young and my mom started dating this guy, who was bad news. My mom was oblivious to the whole thing at first. I was 9, Teresa was 7, Claire was 5 and our brother, Michael, was 11. Mom didn't realize what had been going on until she saw him try something with Mike. The last 20-some years have been a lot better for the 5 of us. Mom met the most amazing guy and he ended up adopting the 4 of us. I'm really the only one who has faced what happened head on. My dad was a cop and I'm the most like him. I basically decided to do this Unit because I wanted to be able to put sleazebags like the guy that molested us behind bars for a very long time."
"I appreciate your honesty. Thank you. I pretty much did it because my mom was raped and had me as a result. I never knew my father but I do have a half-brother and we have met. Up until the last year, I have never had the best luck in relationships. Being with Hank changed all that for me. It doesn't seem like we should be married a year already."
"No, it doesn't. I am a very lucky man especially since you had other suitors besides me and you've known them a lot longer."
"They're not you though but I'm glad they're both a part of my life."
"I'm fine with the way things turned out."
"I am too."
"Same with me. Have you heard from anyone from SVU lately?"
Not recently. Why?"
"Tutuola and Stabler got into it."
"Who won?"
"I'd say it was Tutuola. Some of it was how Stabler left things after the shooting and how upset and hurt you were. Then he really let him have it for what happened in Hawaii. Barba and Carisi just pretty much glared at him and Rollins said you definitely ended up with the right guy. When Stabler left, I looked at him and asked him who the idiot was now. He told his son that he doesn't want him in a relationship with my daughter. He told his father that it was too bad. He said he loves Jenna and the boys very much. I know he does and I'm fine with the relationship. I have no problem with Kathy. We're taking the boys to Disney to give Jenna and Richard some time alone."
"Well, that sounds like fun. The 4 boys can tear up Disney World together."
"We were hoping to take Trevor, Lisa and their family as well."
"That could be interesting. Will the rest of you be ok?"
"Yeah. No problem, Lieutenant."
"Trevor, what do you think?"
"I'm up for it as long as Greg is fine."
"He is. Pauline and Steve are going too."
"My mom is going to be lost without her grandchildren. Sarah is fine with this?"
"It was her idea."
"I know they'll be gone for a few weeks once the boys are done with school."
"That and she knows what a pain her sister has been lately. It's been a while since we have had a sister's vacation anyway."
"Most of that was because of Mom. This is the first one with all 3 of us married."
"Yep and the first one with the husbands."
Lisa came back from lunch.
"Hey, everyone."
"Hey."
"Olivia, can I talk to you for a minute?"
"Of course."
"I should head back anyway."
"Pizza for dinner?"
"That's what Justin, Jay and I were thinking."
"You busy this afternoon?"
"Not really. Why?"
"Josh and Jordan want to go to the Fire Station."
"No problem. I need to pick up the kids, since Alyssa and Mouse are leaving tonight for their cruise and then I have to check on a couple things at the District. You can come with me if you'd like."
"The 4 of us and the kids will meet you at the District."
"Ok. Give me about a ½ hour."
"Ok."
Hank kissed Olivia and then he left.
"What's going on?"
"I'm sorry for the way I've been acting lately. I know you were only trying to help because you've been through it. I'm scared that Trevor has lost interest."
"Babe, there's no way. You're my entire life and so are the kids. I was just doing like Olivia said and giving you time. I love you so much."
"I love you too."
"It pisses me off that he did this to you. What pisses me off even more is that I used to represent scum like him in court. The smartest thing I ever did concerning my job was giving up being a Defense Attorney."
Then Casey and Alex came in.
"Hey, Liv."
"Hey."
"Most of my Clients probably should have gone to prison."
"Oh, sure, now you think that."
"Did you think I should have gone to prison?"
"No. I knew you were innocent."
"What happened, Lieutenant?"
"I was arrested by IAB for a murder I didn't commit. My Captain was told I needed a good Defense Attorney, so my partner got Trevor to represent me. Trevor and I never got along until Noah came into my life. When I was at Central Booking, after being arrested by the Rat Squad, Trevor showed up and I thought he was there just to be an ass, so I told him to keep on walking because his Client was probably waiting for him. He said I was his Client and I was less than thrilled. The Prosecutor said I was a flight risk because I had no family, so I was supposed to be locked up until the trial. The guy I was accused of killing was in a biker gang and they were all at my arraignment. They said they knew people in prison and would tell them to pay me a visit. Trevor was able to get them to release me on bail, which my partner posted. He never told his wife until later on. At the time the crime was committed, I was at home with the flu. I didn't know the guy but my DNA was all over the knife. I was being framed by someone I had sent to prison. Fin and Munch continued investigating the case to find the real killer, while Elliot tried to prove my innocence. "
"That had to have sucked."
"Yeah but the thing with William Lewis sucked more. He's still in my head sometimes, which is what he wanted."
"I know how that goes. I've been talking to Dr. Charles."
"Good. I do too sometimes. My family has been amazing especially Hank. With my family, I also include Fin, Amanda, Melinda, Nick and Rafael, since they've been there for me since it happened."
"If we had been around, we would have supported you through it."
"I know you would have. It was after all that when I started seeing these 2 differently. As much as I disliked both of them over the years, they both supported me when I wanted to adopt Noah. Trevor did what he could to make that happen and Ed knew that our investigation of Noah's father wasn't just so I could adopt Noah. I had IAB's support for the first time ever. I will always be grateful for that. I'm glad you're both a big part of my life."
"I am too. I'm glad you trusted me enough to call me when you were held hostage especially after everything I put you and everyone else through over the years. I'm still surprised that you said you trusted me more than you did Stabler."
"If he had made more of an effort to keep in contact with me, maybe I'd feel differently about it but he didn't. Who kisses another man's wife and tells her he loves her after all this time just because he's divorced? I take my marriage vows seriously and I would never hurt Hank."
"You're right for feeling that way. I'm really trying to get along with the guy because I happen to like his son and my daughter together but he makes it so damn hard."
"Like I've said before, I got the closure I needed when he did what he did in Hawaii. If he shows up here to see Lizzie, I can't be held accountable for what Hank does. You've seen how protective he is of me and you knew it as well as I did that Hank was not going to allow Elliot to get away with shoving him or kissing me."
"I know how protective he is of you and he has every right to be. Not that I have anything to worry about but if another man admitted to Maggie that he had feelings for her after many years, I'd probably be the same way. If anyone hurts or tries to hurt her, Jenna, Lisa, Sarah, Pauline, Ellen or even you, Rollins and Michelle, I will go after them."
"I appreciate that. If it's me though, you'd have to get in line behind Hank and the entire Intelligence Unit."
"I don't doubt that."
"We were invited to go to Disney World."
"We were?"
"Yep. The 4 of us and your parents are going with Josh and Jordan and we wanted to invite you, Trevor and the kids to go with us."
"I'm sorry. Did you say my parents are going?"
"Yep."
"Olivia, are you ok with the 3 of us being gone at the same time?"
"Yeah. Kyle and Stephanie are fine with handling things while we're gone."
"Kevin is ok with you being gone?"
"Oh yeah. He's been spending a lot of time with Lucia, so she'll spend the next week with him."
"How's he doing?"
"Great. It's amazing how much he's like his dad. So, are you going to join us?"
"It sounds like fun. Olivia, we're ok, right?"
"We are."
"Ok, good. These last few weeks I haven't been myself."
"I understand. I think I am going to head out, so I can meet Hank and the kids and go to the Fire Station."
"Ok."
"Is it ok if we follow you?"
"That's fine."
"Are we going out for pizza or are we carrying out and eating at the house?"
"I'll talk to Hank and see what he says. I'll let you know."
"Ok."
Olivia finished up what she was doing and then she got ready to leave. She went out to her SUV and then Ed followed her to the 21st. When they arrived, they all went in.
"Hey, Olivia."
"Hey, Trudy."
"Go on up."
"Thanks."
They headed up the stairs and Trudy buzzed them in, so they could continue the rest of the way up. Justin had the 3 kids.
"Hey, Mom."
"Hey."
"Mommy!"
"Gama!"
"How are my boys?"
"I'm great."
"Me too."
"I good boy, Gama."
"I know you're a good boy. There's Mommy's girl. Where's your dad?"
"Washroom."
Hank came back and wrapped his arms around Olivia's waist as he kissed her cheek and neck.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
Lexie started fussing.
"Alyssa said it had been a while since she's eaten."
"Well, then it's a good thing I'm here."
Olivia took Lexie into Hank's office and fed her, while Hank finished his paperwork. Once Lexie was done eating, they all headed over to 51. When they arrived, they all walked in.
"Hey, guys."
"Uncle Kelly!"
"Matt."
"Hank. What's going on?"
"You remember Ed Tucker, right?"
"Yes."
"Well, his grandsons, Josh and Jordan wanted to see the fire trucks."
"Come on, guys. We'll show you around."
"Uncle Matt, can we blow the horn?"
"Sure."
Matt took the 4 boys and let them climb up onto the truck.
"Olivia, can I hold her?"
"Sure."
Olivia handed Lexie to Sylvie.
"She's getting so big."
"Yes, she is."
"Hi, Cutie."
Lexie smiled at Sylvie.
"If the boys are going to start blowing the horn, maybe we should go where it's more quiet."
"Good idea."
"Connie wanted to see her anyway."
"Ok. I take it you can watch your son and your grandson."
"Yes, Dear."
"Good."
"Edward, I take it you'll stay with them."
"Yes."
"I will too."
Olivia, Maggie, Ellen, Gabby and Sylvie took Lexie and went to see Connie, while Hank, Ed and Paul stayed with the boys. They heard the horn on the truck blowing quite frequently. All Olivia and Maggie could do was shake their heads. Hank came in with Daniel.
"Sit down!"
"No!"
"Do you want to go see Mickey?"
"Yes."
"Then sit down."
"No!"
"Daniel!"
"Sweetie, please sit down."
"K, Gama."
Daniel sat down and Hank gave Olivia a dirty look, while she gave him a smirk.
"All you have to do is say please."
Hank shook his head and then looked over at Lexie.
"Hey there, pretty girl."
Lexie smiled at Hank.
Gabby and Sylvie got a call, so they left.
"Erin wanted to know if we were going out for pizza or eating it at home."
"We could go out."
"That works."
Olivia got a phone call from Lisa and Hank got one from Antonio that they had a joint case.
"I need to go."
"Me too."
"We'll take the kids and head to Trevor and Lisa's."
"Great. Thank you."
"No problem."
Olivia handed Maggie the keys to her SUV and then she and Hank kissed Lexie and Daniel before going to kiss Noah. They left and headed to the scene. Olivia texted Olive to tell her that the kids were going to be at the Langan's. After the case, Olive and the kids met them for pizza and then they went to finish packing for the trip before going to bed.
To be continued…
