Chapter 27
They did talk to David and he was happy that Noah would have a brother or sister. "Have you thought about what you will tell your girlfriend or wife about our situation?" David shrugged, "If they can't accept my kids, family, or what I had before I met them, they won't be with me." Amanda and Olivia saw a doctor and Amanda was cleared. She was young and in good health, the process should be easier than most. They scheduled it for a month after they were going to be married.
The rest of the summer flew by. The first pretty fall day, Olivia, Amanda, Lucy, and Noah dressed in their wedding attire and David took pictures all over Central Park. Before they knew it the wedding day was there. Olivia and Amanda stood in front of their friends and family to say "I do".
"Friends, we have joined here today to share with Olivia and Amanda an important moment in their lives. In their time together, they have seen their love and understanding of each other grow and blossom and now they have decided to live out the rest of their lives as one."
Lucy stepped forward. "I will read In and Out of Time by Maya Angelou, but before I start, I want to say Thank you. Over the last year, both of you helped me grow. I appreciate you both." They smiled at each other.
The sun has come.
The mist has gone.
We see in the distance...
our long way home.
I was always yours to have.
You were always mine.
We have loved each other in and out of time.
When the first stone looked up at the blazing sun
and the first tree struggled up from the forest floor
I had always loved you more.
You freed your braids...
gave your hair to the breeze.
It hummed like a hive of honey bees.
I reached in the mass for the sweet honey comb there...
Mmmm... God how I love your hair.
You saw me bludgeoned by circumstance.
Lost, injured, hurt by chance.
I screamed to the heavens... loudly screamed...
Trying to change our nightmares into dreams...
The sun has come.
The mist has gone.
We see in the distance our long way home.
I was always yours to have.
You were always mine.
We have loved each other in and out
in and out
in and out
of time.
"Now they will exchange vows." Olivia held Amanda's hands, "Amanda, I promise to love you without reservation, comfort you in times of distress, encourage you to achieve all of your goals, laugh with you and cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live. I love you with everything in me."
Amanda smiled and cried. She knew she was where she was supposed to be. "Olivia, you changed my life. When we met I was broken and lost, but you took my hand and led me out of the dark to this safe place. I take you to be my wife for life. I promise above all else to live in truth with you and to communicate fully and fearlessly. I give you my hand and my heart as a sanctuary of warmth and peace and pledge my love, devotion, faith and honor as I join my life to yours."
Lucy helped Noah hand over the rings. "I Olivia, give you Amanda this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you." Olivia slid the ring on her finger.
"I Amanda, give you Olivia this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you." She slid the ring on her finger.
By the power vested in me by the State of New York, I now pronounce you married. You may kiss your wife." Olivia and Amanda shared a kiss. "I present to you the newly married couple Olivia and Amanda Benson."
Everyone cheered and they all headed for the reception. They ate, danced, and cut the cake. It was a beautiful celebration. Ashley had the biggest surprise. "All of your gifts will be taken to your house, but you're on your way to the Plaza Hotel. Kyle and I wish you a very happy marriage."
They walked into the hotel suite, "Oh my gosh! Liv, have you ever been here?" Olivia laughed, "Nope, I can't afford it!" Amanda laughed and hugged her, "I meant every word today." Olivia kissed her, "I know you did and so did I." They kissed all the way to the bed and made sweet love.
A little over a month they found out that the procedure worked and Amanda was indeed pregnant. Everyone was completely over the moon. "Liv, I can't believe I'm going to be a mom. I never thought I would be here." Olivia winked, "I always knew. I knew the minute I saw you hold Noah." Amanda smiled, "A year ago I was struggling with myself. I was actually fighting myself." Olivia kissed her, "What are you doing now?" Amanda kissed her back, "I'm not fighting at all, I'm finally happy."
Epilogue-1 year later
Olivia and Amanda celebrated their one year anniversary. Noah is 2 and a big brother to Jesse Kim Haden and Billie Livia Haden. Amanda actually had twin girls. It was a total shocker when they first found out. Olivia did take the Lieutenant's exam and passed with flying colors. She was immediately promoted and has been in charge of SVU since Cragen's retirement. Amanda took the Sergeant's exam and passed as well.
Lucy is still dating Dominick, who is graduating this year. She also received a huge raise from David and Olivia. Every Wednesday, when they switch custody, Lucy has dinner with her parents. She even calls Ashley, "Ma".
David is quite busy with 3 kids, but Amanda actually set him up on a blind date. He has been seeing Alexis Hanover for 6 months.
THE END
