Family Chapter 6: Where Were You, a law and order: svu fanfic

…5 years later.

A benefit was being held in honor of the men and women who risked their lives and died to save others on September 11, 2001. Don came up to the mike and cleared his throat.

"Good evening everyone. I would like to welcome you all, the friends and family of the members of the NYPD and the NYFD, and the brave men and women of those amazing groups that helped to save so many that day. Tonight we have a special treat for you all. The great country singer Alan Jackson is here. He is going to sing his tribute song: 'Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)'. Here is Mr. Alan Jackson.

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Out in the yard with your wife and children

Trevor took Olivia hand and held it tight.

Working on some stage in LA
Did you stand there in shock at the site of
That black smoke rising against that blue sky
Did you shout out in anger
In fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry

Did you weep for the children
Who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below

John and Don shook hands and stood there against the wall like statues.

Did you burst out in pride
For the red white and blue
The heroes who died just doing what they do
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself to what really matters

Casey rested her head on Fin's shoulder and he kissed the top of her head.

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

Elliot held his kids close.

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Teaching a class full of innocent children
Driving down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home
Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Speak with some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love

Trevor took Austin in his arms and set him on his lap. Olivia kissed each of them and smiled.

The greatest is love
The greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day