Disclaimer: …Well, I tried, but that Dick Wolf guy just wont let them out of his sight…

A/N: I know, I know…its been a while. I have just been struggling with writer's block and college registration time isn't helping at all. Well, I hope that this chapter isn't too bad of a disappointment. – Oh yeah, I don't know the times when police academy starts, so I just made it up!!! The classes too.

Dedication: This chapter is definitely for onetreefan for becoming my awesome internet friend!! Different coasts, same likes . . .

To the Academy and BEYOND!!

September

Elliot and Olivia had been married for three months when it was time to start at the police academy. The two tried to get into some of the same classes, but were hit with roadblocks every step of the way. None of the officers teaching the classes wanted a married couple at the same time. They both took what they could get and did happen to land in the same 'Psychology of Sex Offenders' class. This only happened because the officer teaching was Captain Don Cragen. He had been promoted about two years ago and decided to teach this class to see who would be willing to sign up for it so he knew who he wanted to look for to work in his Special Victims Unit.

Cragen had taken a liking to Olivia right away after the whole Ganzner incident and had always been a fan of Elliot's. He had been in attendance at their wedding and kept in touch with them since the horrible time their sophomore year in college. He didn't mind having both of them in the class because he could see how well they worked together and he knew that would be important in a class like this and in his future unit.

The class was not too full, but this showed who would really be dedicated to this unit. The class had six students of the academy and one detective that wanted to move from homicide/missing persons to special victims. The member of the class were, Elliot Stabler, Olivia Stabler, who was gonna go by her maiden name to avoid confusion, Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola, Brian Cassidy, Monique Jefferies, Kenneth Briscoe, Lenny's nephew, and of course, John Munch, the seasoned detective that wanted to switch specialties.

Cragen was sure that this group would do very well and was looking forward to working with each of them.

"Elliot, hurry up!" Olivia exclaimed as Elliot finished the last of his lunch, "We are going to be late for Don's class!"

Elliot stood up and walked over to the trash can, "I'm coming. I'm coming," he took her hand and they walked toward the classroom.

Before they got to the classroom, Robert walked down the hall, "Hey Elliot, Olivia! Elliot can I talk to you?"

Elliot nodded at his father and turned to Olivia, "Go on ahead, I'll catch up. If I'm late blame my dad."

Olivia smiled, she gave him a quick kiss, "Okay." She turned and walked to the classroom.

Elliot walked over to his dad, "Yeah, dad? What's up?"

Robert smiled at his son, "Well, you know that the twins' birthday is on Saturday and we are having a party at the house."

"Yeah, mom told us. We're coming."

"I know, I was wondering if we could put their presents at your apartment. Since there is two of them, they always find their gifts and this year we wont it to be a secret!"

"Yeah, sure. Bring them over tonight. We should be home around seven. By the way, what did you get them?"

"We got each of them a new bike and an iPod."

"Cool, they are gonna love those."

"I hope so."

Meanwhile…

Olivia walked into the classroom and greeted Don. She them saw Fin and walked toward him.

"Hey Fin."

"Hey Olivia, what's up?"

"Not much. Who's that?" she indicated the guy Fin had been talking to when she walked up.

"Olivia, this is Brian Cassidy. Brian, this is Olivia Benson."

"Nice to meet you Olivia," Brian said as he shook her hand.

"Nice to meet you too," she greeted back.

Olivia sat down in front of Fin, next to an empty desk, and turned around to continue talking to the two boys.

"Fin, I haven't seen you in a while. What have you been up to?"

"Not much really. Just hung out all summer with some friends. Played some basketball, you know, stuff like that. "

Olivia nodded, "So no girlfriend? I thought for sure I would see you and you would have stories to tell."

"Now Liv, you know me, I don't kiss and tell."

Olivia rolled her eyes, "Yeah sure," she turned to Brian, "So…Brian…was it?" he nodded. "Where are you from?"

"Brooklyn. Lived there most my life. I live in Manhattan now, hoping to work in a precinct there."

Olivia nodded, "You'll like Manhattan, I have lived there my entire life. It's great."

"So, Olivia," Brian leered, "tell me about yourself."

Olivia looked at him. She didn't like the way he was looking at her and was willing Elliot to get here soon. "Not much to tell."

"Really," he said, looking her up and down, "you look like an interesting person."

"Well, looks can be deceiving," like the fact that I don't have my wedding ring on, doesn't mean I am single, she added in her mind.

At that point she saw Elliot walk in the door and toward the area where they were sitting. He was coming up on Brian's back, so Brian never saw him.

"Would you like to go out to dinner and drinks with me tonight? We can find out just how interesting you are," he said as he raised an eyebrow. At hearing this Elliot stopped in his tracks. He wanted to see how far this kid would take this. He looked up at Olivia and nodded for her to respond.

Olivia noticed Elliot stop and caught his eye. When he nodded at her after this question had been posed, she put a small smile on her face and turned to Brian.

"Sorry Brian, I don't think I can do that."

A look of disappointment and disbelieving came over Brian's face. No one has turned me down before, he thought, maybe she just needs to be worked a little. Brian smirked, "Why not? It's just some food and a couple drinks. How far could the night really take us?" Other than all the way to my bedroom, he added in his head.

"Really, I can't go out with you," Olivia insisted.

"You still haven't given me a reason. I am a very nice guy. We can talk, get to know each other and see where things between us go."

Olivia's jaw dropped a little at the cockiness of this guy, "No, really I can't. I think that should be reason enough."

Elliot was still standing behind Brian. He decided that if he didn't quit soon, he was going to have to step in.

"Oh c'mon, I know you want to. I can see it in your eyes."

"I don't know what you think you see 'in my eyes' but I can guarantee it is not telling you that I am interested."

"C'mon, you are a gorgeous woman, I am a pretty darn handsome man, if I do say so myself. We would make a great pair. Give me one reason you won't go out with me," he said as he inched closer to her.

Olivia pulled back a little and glanced at Elliot, "I already have plans. I can't go out with you."

"Okay, but what about tomorrow. I'm sure you don't have plans every night," he inched even closer to her.

"Oh, but I do."

"I don't believe you. 'I have plans' or 'I'm washing my hair' are not good enough excuses. Give me one good excuse. If you can't then I think you should go out with me."

Olivia glanced at Elliot one more time. A satisfied grinned came over her face and she looked back at Brian, "I can't go out with you because, I don't think my husband would appreciate it very much. Is that good enough?"

Elliot looked at Olivia and smiled.

Brian looked dumbfounded. "Husband? You don't have a wedding ring on. How am I gonna believe you are married?" (a/n: man Brian is a jerk – lol)

"First, I don't wear my wedding ring here because we are still doing a lot of basic training stuff and I don't want to mess it up. Second, if you still don't believe me, ask my husband. He's standing right behind you."

Brian's eyes went wide, he slowly turned around and looked up at Elliot.

"Hi," Elliot said in a faux cheerful voice.

Brian audibly swallowed, "H…hi," he stuttered. Brian stood up and noticed that Elliot had some size on him. "I think I am going to go sit over there," he pointed to the other corner of the room.

Elliot nodded, "good idea."

Brian nodded and quickly left.

Elliot, Olivia and Fin all started laughing. Elliot greeted Fin, sat down next to Olivia and gave her a kiss.

"That was so funny!" Fin exclaimed.

Olivia chuckled, "I know. Does he think he is smooth?"

"I don't know, but he won't try that again. He got so pale when he saw Elliot."

"I know. It was fun to play with him."

Elliot smiled and gave Olivia another kiss, "I love you Liv. And you are right, that was great!"

Olivia returned the kiss, "I love you too."

"Ahem!" they heard Cragen clear his throat, "Are you two quite finished? We have class you know. Save that for free time," he said, trying to keep a smile off his lips.

Olivia and Elliot smiled, "Sorry, sir. Won't happen again, we promise," Elliot answered for both of them.

"Yeah, I believe that, just like I believe all of Munch's theories," Cragen returned.

"Hey!" they heard from the doorway, "I resent that!"

"Shut up and sit down Munch. I am your superior now, so I don't have to listen to you ramble on anymore. Anyway, let's get started."

Everyone in the room got silent and looked at Cragen. Don took attendance and started with the introduction of the course.

The rest of the class was taken up introducing each other and learning about fellow classmates.