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A/N: Did you like the last chapter. Have you figured it out yet??
Parent's Day
Olivia didn't know why she agreed to go to Luke's class today, but she was going. Luke seemed to be excited for her to be coming. He seemed to really like his teacher and Olivia thought that was weird. Luke had been a very shy child all his life. He didn't warm up to people very well; it had taken him almost a month to warm up to Olivia's last partner Detective Tyler. It had been about three days into the school year when Olivia noticed that Luke loved this teacher and Olivia had to admit that she was curious to meet this mysterious Mr. Jones.
Olivia got up and went through her morning routine. She got the boys up and they eventually ate and got in the car. Olivia had her badge and gun on her because she was on call, but she didn't expect to be called. She had the gun under her jacket so she didn't scare too many parents and didn't give this teacher a bad impression.
She dropped Jake off at the middle school and told him that she was going to pick him up instead of him going to afterschool. She then drove with Luke to Cardinal Elementary School. She parked toward the back of the parking lot and took Luke's hand. Luke had been talking her ear off the entire morning about how awesome it was that she was coming to school today and about how great this teacher was. Olivia walked into the classroom and Luke took her to his chair. She grabbed a bigger chair that was behind his spot at the table and sat down.
She looked around for Mr. Jones and saw him talking to another mother. He had his back turned to her and was moving his hand animatedly. Olivia looked back to Luke as he was telling her about his friends and introducing her to the kids that sat around him. She was so involved in what Luke was saying that she didn't notice Mr. Jones turn around and catch a glance at her.
Brad's heart jumped as he saw Luke with his mother. 'She is so beautiful,' he thought. He watched her for a second before he was interrupted by another mother.
Olivia looked back up and saw Mr. Jones' profile. She looked back at Luke and then immediately looked back to the teacher. 'It can't be,' she thought, 'No, he…he's dead. But…but I know that nose.' She watched him talk to the other mother and a smile grew on her face.
Brad heard the bell that started school and went to the front of the class. All the parents sat behind their children and everyone went silent.
As Mr. Jones began to talk and take attendance, Olivia couldn't look. Her heart skipped a beat when she heard his voice, but she couldn't let herself believe it was him. Mr. Jones was taking attendance and finally got to Luke's name.
"Luke, it's good to see you today. Who did you bring with you?"
Luke smiled, "I brought my mommy! She is a police officer." Olivia looked up and locked eyes with Brad. "What is your name Mrs," he asked.
Olivia blushed and smiled, "My name is Olivia."
"Well, I'm Brad, it's nice to meet you." Olivia nodded at him and he went on to the rest of the class. After he was done with attendance he told the class it was time to draw pictures. He passed out the paper and crayons and asked the kids if they wanted their parents to draw too. With an affirmative, he passed out more paper and coloring utensils. After passing out the supplies he looked up, "Mrs. Stabler," Olivia looked up, "can I speak to you in the hall?"
Olivia smiled and nodded. She told Luke she would be right back and got up to follow Brad out to the hallway.
The minute she stepped out, Brad grabbed her into a hug and she returned it with as much intensity. Olivia started to cry and hung on to Brad's shirt tightly. Brad put his hand on the back of her head and stroked her hair.
"Please don't cry," he whispered.
"I thought I was never going to see you again. I thought…I thought you were dead. I…I don't know what to say," she said through tears.
He smiled, "I know, I am so sorry about that. Stupid FBI wouldn't let me call you. The perp had no aim, he hit my shoulder, but it was really close to the artery. I bled do much. What did they tell you?"
Still in his embrace, Olivia touched her forehead to his, "They said you were DOA. I never got an explanation. I never really wanted one, but…" her words fell off.
"Lucas is so gorgeous. He looks just like you."
Olivia beamed, "He has your eyes. They both do. Oh my God, Luke. He doesn't know. Jake is gonna flip."
Elliot chuckled, "Is he here?"
Olivia shook her head, "No. He is in sixth grade this year. Middle School."
"Wow, I feel old now."
Olivia laughed, "Well, why don't you come to dinner tonight? We can tell the boys. I hate that I can't call you Elliot though. Brad just doesn't suit you."
"I know, but at least we can be together."
"I love you El, I mean Brad," she tilted her head and gave him a slow kiss.
"I love you too Liv," he said as he returned the kiss.
Olivia smiled, "Liv…I haven't heard that name in a long time."
Elliot smiled, "Well, we better get back in there before the kids take over. Try not to give me up too much. I promise we will have all the time in the world to catch up later."
Olivia nodded. She gave him one last kiss and walked back into the classroom. She took her seat behind Luke and looked at the picture he was drawing. The rest of the day went by excruciatingly slow for the newly reunited couple.
After school, Olivia went to the middle school and picked up Jake. She told Jake and Luke that she had a surprise for them and they would see it at dinner.
Olivia was rushing around the kitchen making lasagna when the doorbell rang. Olivia immediately went to the door and smiled as she saw Elliot standing there. She jumped into his arms and gave him a very passionate kiss.
"Ewww," they heard come from behind Olivia. When Olivia turned her head, Luke saw who was at the door, "Mr. Jones!" he called, "What are you doing here?"
"Hi Luke, I came for dinner. Is that okay?"
Luke nodded and ran into the living room yelling to his brother. A few second later Luke came back around the corner with Jake in tow. Jake saw the man at the door and stopped in his tracks. His eyes got wide and his jaw hit the floor.
Elliot smiled, "Hi Jake, you have grown so much since I last saw you." Elliot stepped into the house and Olivia shut the door behind him.
Jake smiled and ran to his father, "DAD!!!"
Elliot picked Jake up in his arms and hugged him tightly, "I missed you so much son. I am so sorry I have missed so much."
Jake just nodded and held on tighter to Elliot's neck. Luke looked at the scene in front of him and was confused. He looked to his mother for an explanation as to why Jake and his teacher were hugging.
Olivia looked to him, "Luke, you know how I told you that your father died when you were a bay?" Luke nodded, "Well, he isn't really dead. He had to pretend to be dead because bad people were trying to get him. Do you understand?" Luke nodded hesitantly. "Well, Mr. Jones is your dad. His name is really Elliot, like Jake's."
Luke looked to Elliot and back to Olivia, back to Elliot and then to Jake. Jake nodded and Luke went toward Elliot, "You're my daddy?"
Elliot nodded. "Yes," he said with tears in his eyes.
Luke smiled and jumped into his arms, "I love you daddy."
"I love you too Lucas Benjamin."
