Elliot was hunched over his desk, reading over notes, trying to find any kind of lead in their current case when he heard the elevator doors open. He looked up to see his partner step out in a black dress that clung to her every curve and killer black heels, "My God, she is absolutely gorgeous," he thought to himself as she approached her desk. "You look nice Liv."

"Yea, well, it was a nice date," she shrugged, not missing the flash of anger…and was that jealousy…in his eyes.

"Oh. Sorry I had to call you in, but we're not getting anywhere on this case. Besides, I'm sure you can make it up to him later." Elliot couldn't believe how upset he was, "She has the right to date, you know. Hell, you've been divorced for over a year and you haven't even bothered to make a move. You have no right to expect her to wait when she doesn't know you're interested. Idiot!"

"I'm not worried about it."

"Why not?"

"Don't think he really minded."

"Well, then he's an idiot."

She just raised an eyebrow in question.

"If he didn't mind missing out on an evening with you than he's an idiot."

She just laughed and opened a file, "He has no idea what he's talking about. Richard understood why I had to leave and he's not going to expect me to make anything up to him."

Two days later and the partners were chasing a serial rapist down an alley when a shot rang out. Elliot continued the chase until he heard Olivia scream as she hit the ground, then he stopped dead. He rushed to her side, calling for back up and a bus, before kneeling next to her and stroking her hair as he applied pressure to the wound in her abdomen.

Soon, he was pacing the hospital waiting room, while his friends, co-workers and children watched with worry filled eyes.

Finally, they were told that Olivia was awake and they could go in one at a time as long as they didn't upset her. The words were barely out of the doctor's mouth, before Elliot took off down the hall at a full run and burst into Olivia's room, startling her, "God damn it, Olivia!"

"What the hell are you talking about, El?" she asked, still a little dazed from the anesthetic.

Elliot immediately regretted his outburst and rushed to her side to hold her hand, "I'm sorry Baby, I didn't mean to upset you. You scared me though; you have no idea how scared I was."

"Did you just call me Baby?" her brain was locked on that one word.

"Yes, Liv, I did. Does it bother you?"

"No," she smiled slightly.

"Good," he leaned down and brushed his lips against hers softly, "How about that? Does that bother you?"

Olivia shook her head and smiled, before pulling him into a deeper kiss. After a few moments Elliot pulled away and went to walk out of the room, "Where are you going?"

"You need your sleep, Baby. I'll be back tomorrow."

"Please stay…please," she begged.

"All you had to do was ask Baby, please don't beg," he told her as he sat back down beside her bed. "You're going to have to stop seeing whoever you were out with on Saturday, you know that right?"

"Something tells me he's not going to be too disappointed."

"Well, then , he wasn't worth your time anyway."

"Gee, thanks Dad, love you too," Richard quipped as he stepped into the room with his sisters and Eli.

"What are you talking about Dickie?"

He just laughed, "I'll let Liv tell you, we just wanted to make sure she was okay, before we headed home."

Olivia held out her arms and the five Stabler children piled onto her, "I'm fine guys. Go home, get some sleep, and come see me in the morning."

"Okay, Liv," the children chorused as they left.

Once they were gone Elliot turned back to Olivia, "Wanna tell me why you were out on a date with my 17-year-old son."

Olivia laughed and then proceeded to grab her stomach when the pain hit, "It wasn't really a date. I had tickets for Broadway, but my date cancelled and I didn't think you'd want to go, so I asked Richard."

"Well, your date will never cancel on you again and I'll always be interested."

"Always?"

"Always. I love you Liv. More than anything."

"Oh, El, I love you too."

He leaned over and kissed her briefly. Sitting back down, he said, "You should get some sleep now, too much excitement isn't going to help you heal any faster."

"You know," she began with a smirk, "I'd sleep a lot better if you were up here with me."

"Would you now?"

She nodded, "Please, El."

"Of course, Baby," he answered, toeing off his shoes and climbing in next to her. He pulled her gently against him, kissing her temple, "I love you, Liv. Forever and always."

"I love you too, El. Forever and always."

The happy couple drifted off to sleep, dreaming off the life that now lay ahead of them now.

A/N: I know: it's short and sweet, but I hope you like it anyway. Up next is a request from lou3174. I still need more requests though…please?