Epilogue

A few weeks passed and Olivia was back to full duty. Elliot had been back to full duty two weeks prior and had managed to be at the shootout with Kenneth Smith only because no one was going to tell him "no". He had spoken to Kathy about Kathleen but they were still struggling with what to do. Not wanting her to get upset but knowing something was wrong made things even more complicated. So they decided that Kathy's friend, who was a therapist, might be their best bet.

Now, however, the two of them were at Olivia's OB/GYN's office, waiting to hear what the doctor had to say regarding what the hospital had found.

"Olivia, I'm glad that the hospital caught this and passed it along. Luckily, they were just benign but I'm thinking we'll need to keep a closer eye on your body," Doctor Diana Schneider said as she sat down on the small stool near the exam table. Gloving up, she disappeared from the detective's view, under the cover that was over her legs.

"You see this being a recurring problem?" Olivia was very nervous and she was gripping Elliot's hand. He was sitting in a chair next to the exam table, up near her chest. She felt him kiss her temple and whisper that he loved her into her ear. He swore that she was worried the doctor was going to find something else wrong. Then the doctor popped back out from under the cover, removing her gloves.

"First, I know it took a little longer than we hoped but everything looks great and I would say that you can get back to doing everything you usually do. I don't mean to pry but you're intending to do any rough stuff, I'd wait another week.

"Second, the cyst could be due to your pill. When you take a high hormone dose, it isn't uncommon to have your body develop them. Usually they burst on their own and there is nothing to worry about. The polyps are a different story. I think I should see you three times this year so we can see if they grow back. If they don't, we can go back to the once a year," the doctor told her.

"Ok," the patient swallowed.

"Hey, I will be here for every appointment, if you need me," Elliot told her, kissing her temple again. It was unlike her to seem so vulnerable and he wondered if there was something on her mind.

"It's good that you have someone to support you. Now do you have any questions for me?" Diana wanted to know.

"Just one, will this affect my ability to have kids?" Olivia asked. Her question surprised him but now he understood. While they had not talked about children, he was definitely interested in having at least one with his partner. Of course they still had to tell the Captain and IAB that they were officially an item, so there was that.

"Well that is a complex question. I certainly wouldn't try until we're fairly sure that this has passed. However, given your age, I wouldn't wait too much after this is sorted. So this is what I would suggest," the doctor turned to the desk behind her, opened a drawer, and pulled out some pamphlets.

"Read these and talk it over. Let me know your thoughts, the next time you come to see me. Write down any questions you have," Diana smiled.

"Ok thanks," Olivia smiled slightly.

"You are most welcome," the doctor said before heading out of the door. Elliot helped Olivia up off the exam table and started to hand her, her clothes. They didn't say much as she got dressed. Once outside the room, they headed back to the reception area where the receptionist made another appointment for Olivia three months from now.

"So are you going to say something or are we just not going to say anything?" Olivia asked once they were shut into the car. Elliot set the keys on the dash, turned to her, pulled her as close as he could and kissed her.

"I guess that answers that," she smirked when they parted.

"There are not enough words. I want to show you how I feel about us having kids," he said.

"Then you better use the lights and sirens," Olivia chuckled.

"Yes ma'am," Elliot winked, grabbed the keys, and fired up the engine. Before they knew it, they were back inside Olivia's place. The front door was closed and locked and they didn't emerge until the next morning when they needed to head to work.

The End