Olivia Meets Someone New

Life continued as normal for Jade's family; Ziva, Abby and Jenny alternating carpooling to save gas and spend time together. Olivia often had to leave a little earlier than the others to get to the station on time. Originally Olivia had stayed in New York with SVU only seeing her family on the weekends. The separation became too much for her though, Jade noticed Olivia becoming more withdrawn and negative as time passed. Eventually she was able to get Olivia alone to speak with her.

Jade reached for the remote to pause their ritual of watching Phantom of the Opera as Abby, Jenny and Ziva snapped open their phones,

"David"

"Abby"

"Shephard"

A brief silence followed as the newest case was relayed to them by Gibbs, Dinozzo and McGee. The three women exchanged glances throughout before ending the calls with a unanimous "We'll be there shortly". Meanwhile Jade had relaxed into Olivia's embrace, she could feel Olivia shifting anxiously beneath her. Jade knew it was a combination of fear for their family and the need to know what was going on and if she could help.

Abby and Jenny left the room shortly after the phone calls, leaving Ziva to explain to their other partners the situation. It would take Ziva considerably less time to get ready. As Ziva turned to explain Jade held up a hand;

"I don't need to know sweetie. Go. Take care of our girls" Jade cocked her head "and our boys. Just call me if you won't make it back in time for dinner. I'm sure Olivia and I can find ways to entertain each other" Jade finished grinning evilly. She leant down to bestow a kiss upon Ziva before leaving to give her other wives the same instructions… and kisses.

Ziva shifted to look at Olivia.

"I won't tell you I would love to know but I think its better if I don't" Olivia sighed. "Its harder to sit here and do nothing if I know the details.

Ziva nodded. "I understand. Can I ask you a favor?"

"Anything."

"Please try to keep Jade occupied. She worries when we are all called out. She knows it is very serious when all three of us are called in at the same time."

"I'll do my best, sweetie"

"That's all I ask, mon ame" Ziva bent down to kiss Olivia thoroughly. So thoroughly by the time Olivia regained her senses Ziva had left the room.

Jade stood in front of the window watching the car with her wives back out of the driveway. She wrapped her arms around herself in some form of comfort. Olivia snuck up behind her, adding her own arms to Jade's embrace.

"I see Jenny pulled the short straw for driving" Olivia murmured while kissing Jade's ear.

"They want to get there quickly but they also don't want to be ill" Jade replied "Or break all the traffic laws" she added

"mmmhmm" Olivia continued kissing, nipping and licking her way down Jade's neck.

"uh uh uh" Jade pulled away wagging a finger at Olivia. "Now that we are alone there are some things I want to talk to you about"

Olivia pouted. "I can think of more fun things to do"

"Maybe later" Jade laughed. "I wanted to talk to you about moving up here with us full time. I know its not really fair of me to ask because it would mean giving up your position with SVU. We just miss you when you aren't here and I don't think you are very happy having to leave us either are you?"

Olivia dropped her gaze as her eyes filled with tears. "I do miss you guys, so much" She all but whispered "What would I do if I moved up here though? I can't be the stay at home wife, it would drive me crazy, plus that's your role. I don't think it would be a good idea for me to try and join NCIS either. Too many family members in one agency begins to look like nepotism and that could cause Jenny problems."

"True" Jade agreed. "Have you considered Metro police? They may not have the emphasis that you are used to in SVU but it would still be a police force?"

Olivia considered Jade carefully. "You've given this some thought?"

"Of Course! I wouldn't ask something like this without thinking it through and being prepared to help in whatever way possible"

"I'll think about it, and I'll talk to my captain."

"That's all I ask" Jade smiled gently. "Now didn't you say something about more fun things to do?" she teased.

Olivia grinned as she swept Jade up into her arms and carried her to the master bedroom.

Olivia returned from her memories to see Jade in the same position as she remembered. Smiling gently she reached for her partner, "I seem to remember this scene" she commented as she pulled Jade into her lap and began to nuzzle her throat.

"mmm" Jade agreed half-heartedly. Neither attempting to join or dissuade Olivia, Jade slipped deeper into her thoughts. Finally noticing her lack of reaction Olivia sat up stiffly.

"Do you regret the offer you made last time this happened?" she bit out

"What?!" Jade exclaimed "No, of course not. What would make you say that?"

"You obviously don't want to be here with me right now" Olivia grumbled. Jade turned in Olivia's lap so she could cup her face.

"This is nothing to do with that, I was actually thinking how close to perfect my life is and how much better it was than the situation Ziva found me in." Jade reached forward to kiss her. "Do you regret it?"

"Not for a moment"

"but something is still bothering you?" Jade pushed gently

"I don't think I like it when those three leave me alone in the house with you" Olivia griped "You're far too perceptive when you don't have everyone swirling around you"

"Oh I noticed" Jade demurred "This just happens to be the first opportunity I've had to bring it up"

Olivia shifted her weight. She carded her fingers through Jade's hair, anything to give herself time to think.

"Talk to me angel" Jade murmured

Olivia took a deep breath and released it slowly. "I love being here and being with everyone, I don't regret this decision for one moment. I'm settling in at Metro, we live in a beautiful home and every night I come home to an amazing dysfunctional family. I've never been happier"

"But?"

Olivia sighed deeply and hung her head. "I love our family but sometimes I feel left out"

Jade looked bewildered. "Left out how sweetheart? Is it because I'm married to the others and not you?"

"No, of course not" Olivia's response was immediate. "we have a tendency to pair off within our family, it's not intentional it's more like…. Primary relationships and secondary ones."

Jade began shaking her head. "I don't understand what you mean. We don't have primary and secondary relationships"

"Not clearly defined ones, No. But they are definitely there" Olivia explained gently "have you noticed that Jenny and Abby have a tendency to separate themselves from the family and spend as much time just the two of them as with all of us? Most of the time they choose to sleep in their own bedroom together. They are in a primary relationship together and have secondary relationships with you. They are close with Ziva but they do not spend time with her, or me, the same way they do with each other and you."

Jade was gob smacked. "How did I miss that? Is that what you meant by feeling left out?"

"No, I'm not that close to Jenny and Abby, we are family and we are close but I'm not in love with them darling. I feel left out sometimes because you and Ziva are the same way sometimes. You don't push me out intentionally; sometimes there just isn't room for me in your attention. Sometimes I just need someone to hold me while we sleep and there isn't always room in your arms." Olivia stated, matter-of-factly.

Jade drew a shaky breath. "I never meant to make you feel that way, you do know that right?"

"Of course I do" Olivia pulled Jade into her chest. "I didn't mean to upset you sweetie, I just…"

"What? What do you need from me darling?"

"I want your permission to find an additional partner"

"You don't need my permission to date darling, when you find someone that captures your heart, bring them to the family we will make a decision together, does that sound fair?"

Olivia pulled Jade to her, "it sounds perfect, now how about we relive a little history?" Olivia winked as she picked Jade up and carried her to the bedroom.

Three months later, Olivia was forced to recall her conversation with Jade after meeting Emily Prentiss of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit.

Olivia had just walked into the conference room that was hosting the National Symposium for those specializing in special victims especially children. As she rounded the first column looking for her seat she ran in to Emily literally, resulting in them both sprawling on the floor.

"I'm so sorry about that" Emily muttered "I've got to learn to look where I'm going when fleeing stupid idiots that can't take no for an answer" glancing behind her Emily pointed out the aforementioned idiot, a male CSI who was attempting to make his way over to assist her.

"Maybe I can help you with that" Olivia offered as she helped Emily off the ground.

"What do you propose?" Emily questioned suspiciously

"Pretend I'm your lover" Olivia whispered in her ear "Sit with me and I'll put my arm around you, it should hold him off for at least today"

"Why would you offer that?" Emily whispered against Olivia's cheek "This can't exactly be the most welcoming community for Lesbians"

"It's not" Olivia agreed "But I have nothing to hide, my family will support me whatever I choose"

"Lucky You!" Emily snarked "But if you're ok with it and it means Mr. Grabby Hands leaves me alone so I can learn what I actually came here to learn I'm up for it. I'm Emily Prentiss, FBI BAU"

"Olivia Benson, DC Metro Police"

Emily raised her eyebrow "I didn't know Metro worked with Special Victims"

"I used to be with Special Victims in New York, I like to keep ahead the latest updates still, just in case, Shall we find our seats?"

The rest of the conference flew by and by the end Olivia knew she would be bringing Emily home to meet the family… as soon as she explained about the family that is.