A/N: Happy St. Patty's Day!!

"Shit, ow," a soft and sharp whisper came from the kitchen around 11:30 the night before St. Patty's day.

Liv was awake, unable to sleep for a number of reasons, reviewing cases by the dim light of her night stand lamp.

Two empty Guinness beers sat on her nightstand from the pre-St Patty's day celebration she and El had had earlier in the evening that wore him out and led to his soft snores on the other side of the bed.

She raised her head when she heard the quiet commotion in the kitchen. Taking off her glasses, she stood slowly and pressed her ear to the door, listening to the soft movement in the kitchen.

Opening her door quietly, she allowed light to flood the hallway, a sliver illuminating her two oldest sons and making her laugh softly.

"What's happening here," she asked softly with a cheesy smile, walking out.

"Shoot did we wake you," Dickie whispered and Liv shook her head smiling.

"No I was doing work… why isn't dad helping?" She asked and Eli smiled small. "Thought we could take over. Keep the magic alive for him and the boys in the morning."

"You're so sweet… both of you," she whispered, kissing their cheeks.

"Think they'll be excited?" Eli asked and Dickie and Liv both nodded. "Nate is gonna flip bc Noah is flipping," she grinned.

"Agreed. Alright, I gotta go and do my own house," he laughed softly and kissed her temple and then his brother's head.

"Dickie text when you're home and Eli, don't stay up to late."

"Will do, Livie," Dickie smiled.

"Got it mom," Eli smiled and nodded.

"Love you both... thank you for this," she smiled sweetly. "Best big brothers ever," she added for good measure.

They both grinned and whispered "I love you's" before getting back to work.

Liv crawled back into bed, putting her files and glasses aside and shut off her light.

Rolling into her husbands opened arms, she curled into his chest and wrapped an arm around his middle.

"I love watching you with our older boys," he said, voice laden with sleep.

"Oh El," she whispered, sucking in a deep breath.

"I do it just… me and the kids are so lucky," he nodded. "I don't tell you enough."

"You tell me plenty," she smiled up at him, kissing his jaw lightly.

"And still not enough..." he hummed softly.

"I'm the most loved wife and mom in the world I think," she said as she kissed his jaw again, sliding her hand down his belly that had lost some of its muscle tone. He'd been spending less time working out and more time with their boys, and she swore she'd never seen him happier.

He moaned softly when her hand found the outline of his semi hard cock in his boxer briefs.

She smiled against his jaw and continued to press soft kisses to his jaw as she kneaded him erect.

They made out and touched lazily until they finally heard the front door shut, followed by their son's bedroom.

With a soft grin, he rolled himself on top of her, only breaking the connection of their lips to kiss down her neck slowly.

His 5 o'clock shadow scratched her just right, and she shimmied them both out of their pants while he worked at all the sensitive spots along her neck and collarbone.

"Need you," she mumbled through a husky whisper that made him shiver.

"You had me so many times already tonight," he teased, running two think digits down the length of her slit.

"Baby please," she begged and, like always, he gave in with a sweet smile.

Kneeling up slowly between her spread legs, he let his hard cock rest between her dripping folds and rocked his hips slowly as he unbuttoned her pajama shirt.

She moaned softly each time the head of his cock nudged her already (or maybe still) swollen clit, sighing when the cool air of their bedroom hit her now bare stomach and heavy breasts.

"Fuck," he sang softly to himself, pushing into her slowly, still kneeling above her.

"El," she gasped, clenching automatically and involuntarily around him.

"That's it baby," she whispered. "Take it all," he muttered, lifting her bottom half up and connecting the bend of her knees with the bend in his elbow.

The angle made her jaw drop and her back arch upwards, which only made his thick length hit deeper.

"Elliot," she whispered, reaching out to hold his hands that were wrapped around her thighs.

"My god… yes… so big…" she mumbled, her eyes welling with how complete he made her feel, both with his cock and the way he was looking down at her.

"I love you," he whispered, panting a little. "Fuck you're so beautiful," he mumbled, licking his lips as his hips thrusted faster.

Her golden breasts were bouncing as she linked their fingers and squeezed her hands.

"I love you… I… Elliot I'm gonna cum," she gasped, pulling herself up as much as she could to kiss him.

"Let go," he directed and she nodded, crying out softly and exploding around him.

"Elliot I.." she was incoherent as she fell back and he spilled into her with a grunt.

"Ugh… uh uh fuck," he mumbled, collapsing on top of her while he caught his breath.

"I don't wanna get dressed," she whispered and he panted out a laugh, twitching inside of her.

"Leprechaun day," he reminded her and she whined.

"Noooooo."

"It'll be worth it when they come running in way too early," he smiled and she nodded. "Hmmmm dress me?"

With a soft chuckle, he obliged her request after several big sips of water, before getting cozy and falling asleep with her tucked in close.

"Mom dad! Mom dad!" Noah called, running in with Nate trailing him.

"Mama dada!!!" He cried with excitement, his blanket trailing behind him as he hugged his bear to his chest.

Liv and El opened their eyes slowly, rousing from their sleep. They both shot up quickly when a thud broke up Nate's small footsteps.

There was silence as Noah looked down at him. Pushing himself up on his arms he nodded. "I ok!" He smiled, standing and reaching up so his brother could put him on the bed.

"Mom, dad the leprechaun came!" Noah smiled and Nate bounced between them falling in his laughing dad's chest. "Daaadeee!" He called, putting his face close to his.

"Did he just call you daddy?" Liv asked with a big smile.

"He did!" He grinned, pulling him in for a tight cuddle. "Keep being cute and I'm gonna have no choice but to retire."

"Down for that," Noah nodded. "Anyways!! The leprechaun came!!! Come see!!"

Liv stretched and yawned, checking the time. "Guys it's 6am," she laughed. "Come cuddle we'll get up at 7, you know the rules."

They both groaned, but reluctantly snuggled in with their parents. Nate fell back to sleep almost immediately against El while Noah dosed against Liv, playing with her hair every so often.

Liv and El were chatting softly, and it was 6:45 when Eli came in. "Ummmm???!!" He asked and they both shushed him.

It was too late, though, and Nate and Noah both sat up with big smiles.

Eli raised his arms as if to say "let's go!" and both boys bounded off the bed, running out into the kitchen.

El and Liv followed them quickly, laughing at Nate's sharp and excited gasp and watching Eli pick him up to see the tiny foot prints and chocolate gold coins that were left along the counter.

Liv leaned against Elliot with a big smile on her face as they watched their boys.

"Mama, daadeeee!" Nate exclaimed, looking between the treats and his parents in awe.

"I see baby," Liv smiled, walking over and pulling him into her arms.

El's heart melted into pieces when Nate instinctively wrapped his arms around her neck and pressed his cheek to her's, looking in awe at the counter.

"Did a leprechaun come?" She asked and he nodded and smiled, suddenly remembering the trap and gasping.

"Mama tap!" He pointed and she gasped, too.

"Did we catch him?? Ask Eli to check!"

"Eyi, tap pease!" He grinned, still remaining cuddled into his mom.

Eli laughed and opened the trap, making a dramatic frown. "Oh no! He got away!"

"Oh no!" Nate cried and Noah groaned. "This always happens," he sighed. "We gotta up the game next year. I gotta talk to uncle Fin and his rope guy."

Both El and Liv burst into laughter and El ruffled his hair. "Alright buddy let's make us some breakfast," he motioned to Noah to grab the pre made bowl of waffle mix from the fridge.

El gave his wife a sly smile and Noah gasped, jumping up and down.

"Mom! Dad!! Bros!!!!!" He spun around, holding the large metal bowl and grinned.

The batter had been dyed green and Nate giggling wildly as Eli laughed. "No way buddy…" he said, looking to his parents.

"How did he get in the fridge!" Liv exclaimed and El shook his head laughing. "Magic I guess?"

"Must be those doors are heavy!!!" Noah exclaimed, in absolute shock as he plugged in the waffle iron to heat up.

"Still got it old man," Eli whispered to Elliot a few minutes later as he put the bacon on the stove.

He glanced over his shoulder with a sly smile and winked. "Don't underestimate me, boy."

"Waffles from your favorite nephew," Liv said to her squad with a smile, holding up a pile of green, chocolate chip waffles.

Fin cracked up and smiled, and Velasco sighed happily. "I love that kid," he said, grabbing one.

"Maternity Leave 'Manda is gonna be so jealous," Fin cracked as he too dug.

"Captain Benson," came a small voice from behind them all.

Liv turned around and gasped softly at the familiar face that had walked in and broken up their still early morning.

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TBC in Chapter 3 of Growing.