Thank you to everyone who reviewed, I was surprised to see that people were interested in this story and the scenario. Here's the second chapter, I hope I don't let you down, let me know if I should continue. Special Shout out to Morgan, thank you for your awesome review! It made me feel so good to know what parts of the story you liked, that helps a lot

Chapter 2

She had left their table and went to the back of the bar, unaware that he had watched her walk away intently, she headed down a back hallway and through the back door to the office, shutting the door behind her she plopped down on the couch, looking at her brother behind his desk, staring back at her.

''Its busy tonight'' She said softly, she was a bit jumpier than she had been when he saw her an hour ago.

''What happened?'' He stood and walked to the other side of his desk, sitting on the edge

''Just ran into Elliot, he's out there.'' She played with the bottom of her shirt

Simons eyes widened. ''Talk about a blast from the past''

''Tell me about it'' Says softly

Simon looked her over, he had been aware of the effect Stablers sudden retirement had had on his sister, and he also knew how hurt she had been when the ties had been cut completely, it was that time in her life that had started healing old wounds between them and they became as close as siblings should be.

''You talk to him?''

''I had no choice, I took their drinks over, didn't recognize him until I was right up on their table, started blubbering like a Fucking Idiot'' She rolls her eyes, sending her brother a sharp glare when he laughs loudly.

Her look stopped his laughter immediately, he gave her a sympathetic look. ''Liv, why are you in here? You and I both know your dying to talk to him. You have been for the past what? 5 years?''

''I do not! I'm over it, moved on, like you said Simon, it's been 5 years, I was polite, I said Hello to him, and that's it. Just ran into an old friend, who isn't anymore'' She shrugged

Simon smirked a little and raised an eyebrow. '' Then why are you in here hiding, and not out there?''

She stood quickly, walking towards the door When Simon spoke again

''Liv... Take a few minutes, go out on the back patio, nobody's out there, get some fresh air, I'll go out and help the bar'' He looked toward her sympathetically as she nodded and headed out the back door. He watched her go as a grin spread over his face, he put his blazer back on, heading to his office door, now if he can just recognize Elliot after all this time he thought as he headed out into the crowded bar.

Simon walked out into the bar, the crowd was amazing tonight, people drinking and having a good time everywhere, although the crowd made him proud that his bar was such a success, it made it that much harder to spot a guy he hadn't seen in a good 10 years. He looked around, his eyes finally falling on a table towards the back corner, two men sat looking intense in conversation, the man on the right seemed like it could be, he walked toward their table, going into manager mode just in case he was wrong. He smiled and approached the table.

''Everything good guys, need two more beers?'' He looked at the other man first and then turned and glanced at Elliot

Elliot smiled at the man ''Simon...'' He held out his hand for him to shake, Simon immediately shook Elliot's hand, and smiled.

''Elliot… a little birdie told me you were around'' He smirked, as he saw Elliot smile a bit, he quickly changed the subject nervously.

''Simon, this is my brother Bobby'' he looked across the table introducing the two. ''Bob, this is Simon, he's Liv's brother.''

Bobby raised an eyebrow and shook the younger man's hand. ''Nice to meet you'' Bobby stood up, grabbing his beer bottle. ''You two catch up, I'm gonna go see some women'' Laughs as he walked away, beer in hand.

Simon sat across from him, where his brother had been moments ago, he looked over at Elliot. ''How have you been?''

''I've been okay, busy with kids. And stuff '' Elliot stopped himself from giving too many details. ''you've done good Simon; this place is amazing'' He smiled looking around.

Simon returned the smile. ''Thanks, it's been an interesting few years. 'He spoke again after a moment ''I should probably get back, the bars getting busy again'' Simon stood up, looking at him once again.

''There's a patio out back, real popular during the summer but now that its colder it stays empty and peaceful. Maybe you should check it out, get some air. '' He grinned a bit at Elliot

Elliot looked confused for a minute until the realization of what Simon was hinting at hit him, his lips turned up slightly with a half-smile. ''Maybe I will''

Simon just nodded and walked away, heading up to the bar to help.

He watched as Simon walked away, he stood up and grabbed his bottle off the table, slipping his leather jacket back on, he headed to the back-door Simon had told him about, the patio was a two-story terrace like escape, string lights lit up the space, he looked around, his eyes landing on a figure sitting on the top stair that led to the lower level, her back to him, hair shining in the moonlight, he smiled to himself as he took a couple steps closer. She was obviously lost in her own thoughts, she sat staring at the skyline that was visible, as she sipped her own beer bottle. He stepped right up behind her as she must have sensed his presence, and whipped her head around, a serious look on her face at first before relaxing a little.

Elliot looked at her, smiling softly. ''Mind if I sit?'' she shook her head and slid over, leaning against the banister to allow him enough room to sit next to her, she turned her attention back toward the city lights as he sat down on the step, taking another sip of her beer, she turned her head, looking at him.

''Simon sent you out here, didn't he?'' There was no need for him to answer, she already was aware of how sneaky her brother could be. She smiled softly at him, helping him to relax.

''I probably would have come eventually, he saved me from having to track you down later.'' He smirked

She laughed a bit before visibly relaxing. ''How have you been EL?'' Her voice softened, she kept her attention on him, her eyes on his.

''I've been good, boring… but I'm okay.'' He looked at her

'' I heard you got engaged, congrats'' Raises her bottle at him.

He looked back at her confused, he had no idea who had told her, as far as he knew none of his kids were still in contact with her.

''Thanks, one of the kids call you?'' He asked curiously

''No'' she chuckled '' Munch saw your engagement announcement in the paper, he showed it to me a couple months ago.'' She tried to smile genuinely, she needed him to know that she wished him nothing but happiness.

They spent the next hour sitting on the steps, they told each other things that had happened, he told her about his kids, what they were up to, she told him how Munch and Fin were doing, he had laughed when she told him she had practically forced Fin to take the sergeant's exam. She told him about Noah, and even showed him some pictures from her phone, he had smiled wide the moment she said she was a mother, it melted his heart knowing that she had finally got to make some little boy the luckiest kid in the world. They had talked, and laughed like nothing had changed, they told each other about everything. There was one very big thing that neither of them mentioned though. His Fiancée.

''I should probably get back inside; Simon will pull his hair out if he gets too flustered'' She smiled as she stood up on the stairs. She took a step up, as he did the same, she walked over to the door before turning back in his direction. '' I'm glad I got to see you El'' she smiled

''Me too'' He replied softly '' I'll probably see you later, I think Bob wants to stick around

She smiled at him before heading back inside and going back to the bar, she went behind and started taking orders, she ignored the fact that her brother had caught the smile plastered on her face, and the fact that he was staring at her. The rest of the night they worked together, taking care of the crowd while the young waitress took care of the tables, Simon and Olivia had become a great team when they partnered up on nights like these, he had asked her on more than one occasion to retire from the NYPD and work as his business partner, she always declined his offer, but here lately it had become harder and harder to say no.

Elliot had watched them from his table, it warmed his heart to see the relationship she had formed with Simon, the kind of relationship she had fought so hard for back when Simon was in trouble, she had never stopped believing in him, never backed down in her fight for his innocence, she was right, he laughed to himself at the thought, she was always right.

Bobby watched his older brother incredulously, he had heard things over the years about Olivia Benson, mostly from his nieces and nephew, their dad's relationship with her had been strong, they had all tried to convince him to get in touch with her, Bobby decided to test the waters they were treading in and see what happened.

''She's the fire'' Looks at his brother, who snaps out of his own thoughts to look back at his brother.

''What?'' Elliot asked confused

Bobby looked toward the bar at Olivia laughing and talking with her brother. ''That girl is your fire…Isn't she?'' Looks back at him

''Your Crazy Bob'' Takes a drink from his beer

''Am I?'' Looks at him, ready to read his reaction. ''Because I'm sure you disappeared with her for over an hour earlier, and you haven't taken your eyes off her since you've been back.'' He replies

'' We were talking, it's not a horrible thing, I'm allowed to talk to her'' He told him

''Oh Good… Then you won't mind if I ask her out?'' Bobby smiled at him, and stood up, Elliot's eyes widen

''Sit your ass down, you aren't asking her out'' Looks at him

''Why? You were just talking, she's single and your engaged. So why not?'' He smirked ''I mean, I do need a date to your wedding''

Elliot looked at him, his eyes widened, his stomach wrenched at the thought, he didn't speak, but Bobby saw the horror in his eyes and for a second feared that his brother might throw up.

''I rest my case'' He rolled his eyes and sat back down, drinking his beer.

''Bobby'' Elliot whispered softly shaking his head

''You don't have to say it EL, but just because you don't, doesn't make it any less true, and just remember you're not being fair to yourself. And you're not being fair to either one of those women.'' Bobby got up off his stool and headed towards the bathroom.

He had sat quietly at his table, lost in his own thoughts for a while, the bar had been emptying out, closing time coming soon, he got up off his stool and walked over to where his brother was talking to a younger woman, he motioned for Bobby and he got up walking over to meet his brother.

''Listen, I... Umm. I'm gonna see if Liv wants to get a bite to eat after the bar closes. I can catch a cab back to my place ok?'' He spoke softly

Bobby smiled a bit, but keeping his thoughts to himself. ''Sure... I'll give you a call tomorrow'' He said and Elliot nodded, turning and heading up toward the bar where she was wiping with a towel, it looked as though they were about through and would be locking up soon, he took a seat in front of where she was standing, and smiled softly.

She smiled, throwing the rag in the dirty basket. ''Hey, you have a good time?'' She leaned against the bar, her attention on him.

''I did'' he smiled. ''You heading out soon?''

''Yeah... now actually'' she smiled and grabbed her purse from under the bar. ''Glad you got to see me'' She smirked jokingly at him as she put it over her shoulder and turned toward the door.

''Hey Liv?''

She turned her head back at him ''Yeah?''

''My brother got preoccupied'' He chuckled ''Mind if I walk with you?''

She smiled ''Not at all'' She waited for him, he put his jacket on and walked over to the door with her, opening it and letting her walk out first, Simon caught the exchange from where he was standing and smiled. ''Please God'' He whispered softly to himself

They walked out into the chilly fall night, walking side by side down the street at a slower pace, it was a different atmosphere tonight than it had been in the past, all the times they had done this in the past, this was different, both aware that this might be the last, both stomachs turning at the thought that this walk may mean goodbye. Once and for all.

''I moved, it's just right up the street.'' She glanced over at him and he nodded, they talked about small things, they finally approached the front of her building when she stopped. ''This is it'' she smiled as she walked up the five front stairs and turned back looking at him. ''Thanks for walking me home'' she smiled

''My pleasure'' He smiled softly.

She turned, using her key card to gain access into the building, he watched her, he felt it, that feeling Bobby had told him about, the feeling of his gut wrenching because he was scared he was losing her… It was gonna happen, he was losing her all over again, in the next three seconds Unless…

''Liv? Can I ask you a question?'' He had stopped her as she was opening the door, she turned around facing him again as he climbed the stairs behind her, now standing face to face.

''Sure'' she looked at him

''Do you believe in signs?'' he smiled softly

''Yeah I…'' He didn't let her finish, his hands went to the sides of her cheeks, holding her head, her eyes staring into his '' Me too'' His lips finally captured hers, melting against her mouth.