Disclaimer: Once again, no I don't own anyone mentioned here.

Note: Something I forgot to mention before, this is set AFTER Elliot's divorce and Olivia is currently not in a relationship. :)

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SVU FanFic:Chapter Three: "Help"

Munch's Car
April 7th
9:58 AM

The four detectives headed to the hospital…

Elliot helped Olivia into the car, never letting go of her hand. Munch got in the drivers seat, Fin in the passengers. Elliot climbed in the back after Olivia. Olivia reached across herself to buckle her seat belt. But, she cringed as her side stretched the small incision. Elliot, who wasn't taking his eyes off Olivia, pulled her back.

"Leave it, Liv." He said carefully. Olivia smiled, and almost laughed.

"Elliot, it's the law." She stated matter-of-factly.

"Then let me help you." Elliot reached over, pulling the seat belt across Olivia's body. As he did so, Elliot's fingertips brushed her shoulder. The two of them blushed, each turning to face the other way. It wasn't like Elliot did it on purpose…

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NYC Streets
April 7th
10:39 AM

It took forever for Munch to drive to the hospital. There was a ton of traffic, and every light they hit was red. But finally, the pulled into the parking lot. Elliot had spent most of the drive watching Olivia. She didn't seem to be in any other pain, except when she moved. The car had jerked a few times, and each time, Elliot had extended a protective hand to prevent her from moving anywhere.

Olivia's mind was somewhere else. When she tried to thing of anything BUT the attack, it always came into her head somehow. One thing would lead to another, and she would be close to tears again. Olivia held back though, trying to be strong for everyone, including herself. Soon she would be back to work, back at her home, everything back to normal.

Elliot had other plans. He was fuming mad, and it showed, as he didn't say much during the ride to the hospital. He couldn't wait to get on this case. To Elliot, it was a Special Victim, it was his partner, his best friend, it was Olivia.

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Hospital
April 7th
10:40 AM

Elliot helped Olivia out of the car, holding her hand and guiding her to the door. Olivia smiled at him, glad for his support. She didn't need all the help, but she didn't protest, afraid he might leave her. Elliot, leave her? Especially now? Olivia shook her head; he wouldn't do that. Elliot reached the desk first.

"Olivia Benson, not extreme emergency… but urgent." Elliot stated at the receptionists desk before looking back a few feet at Olivia. The nurse nodded, picking up the phone. Olivia, breathing rather heavily, sat down on a plastic chair, wincing slightly. Elliot frowned, but after taking the paper work from the nurse, smiled at Olivia. He sat down next to her with a sigh. "You want to fill this out? Or should I?" Elliot smiled at Olivia and she smiled back.

"How about I tell you what to write." She compromised, looking over at the clipboard. Elliot nodded, pen ready. Olivia's smile stayed on her face as she told Elliot the information he already knew; full name, address, work place, ect. They finished just as a doctor came out, calling her name. Elliot helped her stand, handing the papers back to the secretary.

The doctor took a quick look at Olivia, Elliot hovering over him. Olivia raised her eyebrows at him and Elliot smiled, but backed up to sit in a chair in the corner. The doctor nodded, hands in his pockets.

"Good news, the cut isn't anything serious. It wasn't deep enough to cause and harm. We'll just bandage it up, though it will be sore for a while. I'll be right back." The doctor nodded again before stepping behind the curtain. Olivia, sitting up slowly, turned to Elliot.

"Good, I don't want to be out of work too long." She laughed, then winced and held a hand to her side.

"Careful Liv!" Elliot scolded, standing up beside her. "I don't want you pulling that any deeper." He nodded down at her ripped shirt. Just then the doctor came back with supplies as well as another person.

"While you're here, we'll save you a trip. They can see if you caught any DNA from the perps." The lady next to the doctor smiled, opening her bag of sterile instruments. They tried to lift any material from around Olivia's cut, as well as under her fingernails. There wasn't much else to check for, so the doctor applied the bandage and gave them permission to leave.

Elliot followed close behind Olivia as they headed out the door. He watched her every move, looking her around her for anything that could cause her harm. Elliot watched her body move, just slightly in front of him. His eyes traveled along her curves, her muscles and the way she moved… Stop it! Elliot scolded himself harshly. She's your friend, and nothing more. Sometimes, he begged to disagree with himself.

Munch and Fin appeared with the car. Fin smiled at the two, rolling down the window. "Instead of staying, we decided to get a late breakfast." He held up a box of a dozen donuts, cups of coffee in a holder balanced on his lap. Elliot stepped forward to open the door for Olivia and she climbed in. Elliot followed, then taking a cup of coffee from Fin.

"Thanks." He said, also taking a cup for Olivia. He watched as she put her seatbelt on effortlessly this time. "Need any help?" Elliot asked, almost eagerly. Olivia only smiled.

"No thanks, I think I'm good this time around." She took the coffee from him, lightly brushing against Elliot's fingers. He only smiled back, sipping his coffee. Oh, this was going to be one confusing day. Elliot promised himself as they pulled out of the parking lot and headed back to the station…

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Okay, so this ran a bit long and probably a bit too detailed. The fun will begin next chapter! For now, I'm off to bed. :)