Mature rating!!!!

I did my best to tie up all the loose ends. I didn't go into to much detail for some stuff - want to save it for my next installement. I've definatly cleared a path for Mack's story. So I'll be working on that as soon as possible.

Thank you for reading and reviewing. Until next time!

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Epilogue

3 ½ years later…

Standing outside the adoption agency, all seven of them stood nervously. Olivia couldn't help but think back at the last three years of her life…

After being released from the hospital a week later, Olivia and Brady had decided that moving in together was the most logical thing to do. Brady's condo was no longer the safe haven she once loved. And Liv needed someone one to help her through the rest of her recovery. And of course this was a perfect way to rebuild their relationship.

It wasn't an easy road for the two. Especially during their first month of Liv's recuperation. She had her good days and bad but Brady was determined as ever not to give up. Then when Olivia was back to full health, there was the matter of where she was going to work.

With the support of Brady, Olivia tried to ease back into the grind of the police force. But it was obvious after the 3rd week she just couldn't do it anymore. Gone were the demons that haunted her every night. Gone was the emptiness, the loneliness. She didn't have the same reasons for being there anymore. Olivia decided it was time to call it quits. She didn't feel too upset by her decision. Yes, she would miss her friends but with a promise to visit every so often she left the station house feeling content. She defiantly wasn't going to miss the monsters that lurked behind ever corner that's for sure.

Instead she concentrated on her life with Bradanna and getting to know her sister even more. She now had a better sense of who she was now because of Brady and Mackenzie. And she actually liked what she saw when she looked in the mirror every morning. They couldn't wait to start the life and family they had planned in the hospital room all those months ago.

Mackenzie even got the courage to finally tell Brady about her wanting to join the force. Brady was, as always, worried. But with a little convincing on Olivia's part Brady finally came around.

"I hope you know that I won't be coerced into anything in this relationship." Brady said with a sexy smile after a morning of lovemaking. She was resting her head on Olivia's chest as she lazily caressed Liv's arm.

Olivia feigned hurt, "Why, Bradanna Joy! I am insulted that you would think I would ever do such a thing." Olivia huffed as Brady giggled. "Are you laughing at me? She's laughing at me! Great!" Olivia switched positions so that she was resting her upper body on her forearms and was now looking down at Brady. She settled more comfortably between Brady's legs and the giggling stopped only to be replaced by a soft moan.

"You know if you keep doing that I won't be held accountable for what happens…" Olivia said as she slightly applied pressure between Brady's legs. This time Brady let out a sexy 'oh'. Olivia chuckled and continued teasing Brady.

"My fault? How is…this…ahhhh…my fault?" Brady's hips moved of there own accord against Olivia's and she wrapped her legs around her waist. Liv closed her eyes at the sensations Brady was drawing from her and bit her lip. There was a light sheen of sweat on her upper lip from the restrain she was having to muster.

"This has…(grunt)…everything to do…oh yeah…. with…ahhh …you…" Olivia didn't think she could hold on much longer. Brady shoved her hands into Liv's hair and pulled her close.

"Talk later…" and with that both women gave up the conversation. Much, much later, Liv and Brady were tangled in each other's arms and deliriously content.

"Just stop being so damn sexy…"

"Oh my God! What are you? Three!" Laughed Brady. Olivia pouted which only caused Brady to swat her behind.

"Ok you three year old…we better get dressed, again. We're going to be late."

"When can I ever be the bossy one?" Olivia rested her head on her hand and watched as Brady's naked body make its way to the closet. I can't help it if my fiancée is sexier then sexy itself…Brady just turned around and raised an eyebrow.

Brady seductively made her way back to the bed and slowly crawled her way up to Liv who was transfixed on her. Brady closed the distance and her lips were inches from Liv's and whispered, "When you can get your mind off of sex for more then a second," and just like that she was gone. Groaning, Olivia fell back onto the bed.

So I guess that would be a 'no'… Liv sighed and got ready for their appointment.

In a year things changed at the speed of light, the couple finally decided it was time to start thinking about kids. They spoke with Mackenzie about adoption since she had adopted Alex 5 month's prior. They also bought a house fit for a large family. Tender Hugs Centre was now being expanded and it opened a second centre just a few blocks down the road. It would house teenagers and it would help them with various things from fighting addictions to finding a job and housing as well as helping them get adopted.

Mackenzie and Liv had gotten closer over year as well but there were many rough patches to get through. Mack had moved in with them while she was attending the police academy. 3 months after being released from the hospital Olivia saw Mackenzie slipping in and out of a dark hole. Mack refused to talk about what happened that night and Olivia wasn't going to let it go. The older Benson knew it was only a matter of time before her sister self-destructed.

"FOR CHRIST SAKES! BACK OFF!" Screamed Mack. She threw her NYPD sweatshirt at her sister. Olivia easily caught it. She slowly made her way into her sister room.

"No" She said calmly. She stood over Mack and crossed her arms. She had 4 inches on her. Mackenzie hated it when she did that so she shoved her older sister. Olivia didn't budge instead she grabbed Mack by the collar of her shirt and slightly shook her.

"I'll back off. But you need to talk to someone…" Again Mack shoved her sister and this time Liv let go.

"GOT TO HELL!"

"At least talk to Brady…"

"NO! GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD! I DON'T WANT TO TALK!' Mack was about to leave her room when Olivia grabbed her arm and yanked her back and threw her onto the ground. Pinning her sister to the ground Olivia held her hands down forcing Mack to look at her.

"GET OFF! GET OF ME!" Mack desperately tried to shove Liv off of her.

"Stop! Mack…knock it off! MACKENZIE!" Breathing heavily, Mack did as she was told…for now. Olivia saw the pain in her sister's eyes and knew she was hurting more then she let on.

"You don't give me much of a choice…just shut up and listen!" She ordered as she saw her sister about to protest.

"Look…I get how you feel, Ok? I was there remember? There's no one to blame for what happened. Your mother's dead and she can't rot in jail for what she did…you hate that you can't blame her…you hate that it wasn't you that killed her…" Mack didn't want to hear it. She fought her sister and again Olivia held her arms.

"YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT ME!" Mackenzie screamed her arms trying to get a good hit.

"I know about your nightmares…" Mack faltered. She shut her eyes and turned away.

"Shut up…" she said weakly. The fight in her disappeared.

"I hear you crying at night…"

"I said shut up…just stop…leave me alone…"

Olivia looked down at her sister and saw that she was crying. Climbing off of her, Olivia helped her sister sit up then knelt beside her. Breathing heavily Mack avoided her sister's gaze.

"I'm sorry…," she said softly. She reached out and wrapped her arms around Mack. She felt the tears soak her shirt. "I'm right here…I'm not going anywhere."

After that Mack had agreed to speak with someone just as long as Olivia was with her. And little by little, Mack was finally able to let go and slowly their relationship began to mend.

3 months later, Brady and Mack had flown all those close to them up to Toronto, Canada for a small wedding. Brady dressed in a simple yet beautiful gown looked breathtaking while Olivia opted for an ivory silk dress which against her complexion was simply stunning. They stood posing for photographs out side an old Victorian building; strangers stopped by and congratulated the happy couple. Drivers honked their horns in celebration.

And when the newlyweds took to the floor for their first dance, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. Olivia held on tight to her wife as they danced to their song. At the end of the party, Mack presented Liv with a gift. It was the picture Mack had drawn as a teen of Olivia. There was a note on the bottom of the frame:

Hey Angel Girl,

Since I finally found my real angel, I won't be needing this...

M

7 months after getting married, they adopted their first child, 15 year old Charlotte. Funny, sweet and just a little too loud, she was the perfect fit for Brady and Olivia. They constantly laughed whenever she was around and Charlie, as Olivia lovingly called her, would go head to head with Mama Ollie as they battled it out on their Playstation 3. She also loved being in the kitchen with Mama B and as it turned out, Charlie was a budding baker. 3 months after, they adopted a brother and sister. Sol was a quiet 11 year old boy who was into guitars and music. He and Alex had hit it off the moment they met and were inseparable. Sol's sister, 8 year old Briana, was into break-dancing and was the world's biggest tomboy.

Life could not get any better…

5 months had passed and the Benson clan sat in the third row watching Mackenzie. Olivia felt a sense of pride wash over her. Her sister was graduating from the police academy with top honours. Because Mack wasn't as young as the rest of the recruits, she had to work twice as hard to prove her worth. And she came out on top.

As the Chief called out Mackenzie's name, Alex, Olivia, Brady and their children jumped out of their seats and cheered her on. Mack saw them and blushed profusely. The ceremony ended and Mack ran for her family. As they were about to leave to celebrate, Mackenzie heard her name being called out. She turned to see uncle Don and the chief walking towards her. They pulled her aside to speak privately. Her world changed forever as she kept listening.

As she rejoined the group, Olivia's worst fear sprung to life.

"I'm going undercover…"

It had been the longest 8 months for Mackenzie. Her undercover stint had changed Mack drastically. Nothing in the academy had prepared her for what she had to endure. 8 months of living with monsters had scared Mackenzie. Brady and Olivia were worried that Mack had lost her self along the way. Gone were the laughing, dancing eyes only to be replaced by a haunted look that Olivia new so well. Although Mack put a brave face on for Alex and everyone else around her, Olivia and Brady knew that whatever she had gone through while undercover ate at her soul day and night. Mackenzie never wanted to discuss what happened. Although they didn't like it, Brady and Olivia kept a close eye on her.

Upon her return from being undercover Mack was given a promotion to detective 3rd grade in any unit she chose. Of course Mackenzie chose Special Victims Unit...

4 months later…

Standing outside the adoption agency, all seven of them stood.

"Aren't we gonna go inside mom?" 7 and half year old Alex asked. Smiling down at her son, Mack tenderly placed a hand on his head.

"We will bud…eventually…" she said quietly.

"And when would that be?" 16 year old Charlie asked while she smacked her gum. Mama B glanced at her, lips forming a thin line. Charlie blushed and mumbled an apology. Sol and Alex played a game of rock, paper, and scissors as they waited to go in. Briana had her Ipod on and was breaking on the spot, completely oblivious to the world around her.

"Can you guys get a boy?" Sol asked absentmindedly. He didn't mind being the man of the house but it sure did get lonely in a house full of girls. Looking at each other Brady and Olivia thought the same thing, are we out of our minds? Liv reached for her wife's hand and held on for dear life. Brady rested her head on Liv's shoulder.

Watching the small display of love between her sister and Brady, Mack felt like the freak of the family. She yearned for a love like that. She longed for someone to understand what it was like…someone that was strong enough to love you even if you were broken inside…someone like Brady, but in her line of work, that someone was pretty much non-existent. She looked away before anyone saw but she wasn't fast enough. Olivia caught Mackenzie staring and again she was taken back by the haunted look in her eyes. She was about to say something when Mack beat her to it.

"Why don't I take this brooding bunch and head on in? You two do what you need to do."

Mack hustled the kids into the building. Brady and Liv had worried expressions on their faces.

"We need to give her time, Liv." Brady said not completely convinced. Olivia wrapped her arms around her wife and rested her chin on the top of her head.

"I know baby, I know. It's just…I know what it's like. I've been there. I know where it could lead her…"

"She's strong. She'll make it. She's got us to pull her out…" They both prayed that she was right. After a quiet moment they returned to the matter at hand.

"So…Mrs. Benson…ready for another one?" Liv kissed the top of Brady's head.

"Lead the way…Mrs. Benson." Liv offered her arm to Brady which made her giggle.

Life wasn't perfect, but it was close to it….

THE END