Chapter 5: Cragen

"Sit detectives." Cragen orders as he closes the door behind the three of them.

Without a word Elliot and Olivia sit in the two chairs facing their Captain's desk. They cast each other a weary glance before turning their attention to their boss.

"You two put me in quite a predicament. Not that I didn't think you two getting together wasn't a possibility. Though I thought it would have happened after the Gitano case. Anyway, the fact that everyone saw that little "show" this morning with Kathy did not help you situation any. So I ask you two, what should I do with you?"

The partners look at each other confused. They aren't sure if Cragen is actually asking them or if this' a rhetorical question. Still, Olivia decides to answer.

"Sir, given the circumstances, the rules, and our records, I feel that you should split El and I up or even fire us."

"Olivia!" El yells, unable to believe what she just said.

Yes, Olivia that is what I should do- I do plan on splitting you two up, but I won't fire you. You and El are two of my best detectives I have ever seen. As long as I have been doing the job, I have never seen a partnership last this long. But, I take a part of the blame for this little situation. A while back Wong told me you two were too close. I should have done something then."

"Sir, please don't blame yourself. Even if you'd of split Liv and I up then we'd still be together today. You can't fight the inevitable." El explains.

"How do you know this Elliot? I thought the very same thing at least twice in my life and look how that turned out." Cragen asks.

"Because we're meant to be together." Elliot and Olivia answer in unison.

Cragen just stares at them in awe for a moment.

"Well, here's what we are going to do. Both of you will stay in the 1-6, but El will be partnered with Munch and Liv with Fin for the time being. Now don't be surprised to see IAB poking around soon for a long time. Also, while on the clock you two will be professional at all times. If you slip up just once, your badges are mine. Is this understood?"

"Yes sir" the partners answer in unison again.

"Oh, and don't think you two can get away with anything in your car or the cribs. We do have high tech surveillance equipment readily at our disposal." Cragen continues.

Olivia and Elliot look at each other wide-eyed.

"That will be all. You too can go home." Cragen says.

Elliot and Olivia leave their Captain's office silently, heading to their desks to gather their belongings. After that they head for the elevator. Elliot and Olivia head towards their car. No sooner than they get into it, Elliot's phone rings.

"Stabler. What do you want Kathy?"

"Tell the kids I'll be in here until at least Monday when I see the judge. And tell them I love them and I'm sorry. Take care of them El."

"You know I will Kathy."

"Um, El? I was wondering if you could possibly help me out with my bail? It's looking like I'll get it. You know my family won't; they'll probably never talk to me again after this so…"

"No. Kathy you did this to yourself so you deal with it!" El answers, ending the call.

Elliot starts the car and drives off quickly, peeling the tires a bit as he does. Liv remains silent, instead giving his arm a re-assuring squeeze. In return, El takes Liv's hand.

"I gotta go see my kids to tell them the situation with their mother. Would you like to go, or do you want me to drop you at your place?"

"My place please. My feet are killing me, and I am exhausted."

"No problem. After I make sure the kids are okay, I'll come over, okay?"

"Yeah, but El use your key in case I am asleep."

"Of course Liv."

They drive the rest of the way in a nice silence. By the time they reach Olivia's apartment, she is nearly asleep in the car. Elliot parks and walks Liv to her door then heads off to see his kids.

Chapter 6: Visitor

Just as Olivia's eyes are about to close that final time sending her off to sleep, there is a knocking at her front door. At first it doesn't faze her. She simply rolls onto her side, knocking her book to the floor in the process. The knocking comes again, louder and more persistent. So, Olivia forces her eyes open then forces her body up and out of bed. Half awake she shuffles her feet across the floor to the door cursing Elliot under her breath for not using the key like she told him.

Once she reaches the door Olivia undoes all the locks then pulls it open. What she sees startles her awake immediately.

"Kurt! I guess you got my messages?" Liv asks him, disbelieving her own eyes.

"Yes, I got all of them Olivia." Kurt replies sternly.

"So would you like to come in Kurt?"

"No, what I have to say won't take long at all."

"Okay, what did you want to say to me?" Liv asks now folding her arms across her chest.

" Just that if the baby is mine, I will get FULL CUSTODY of it, and maybe I will let you see it. Also, let's work on getting this whole paternity issue resolved soon okay? I know a few doctors who can do the test right now. And expect to be hearing from by lawyers about this all in the morning."

Without another word, Kurt turns and walks off towards the elevator. Olivia meanwhile is furious.

"You rat bastard! How dare you! You will not get my babies!" she yells after him.

Getting no response, Olivia goes back inside her apartment, slamming the door behind her. She plops down on the couch where she pulls her knees to her chest then buries her head in her hands. Now more than ever she hopes these babies growing inside her are Elliot's.

TBC