This chapter is written from Elliot's point of view, but in third person.
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Chapter 2: Confession.
His heart pounded so hard he almost fainted. He could see himself in the mirror and he couldn't even think of the words he would say. He didn't want to say something insensitive, but their marriage needed to end. All he wanted to say was, "I'm sorry Kathy, it's just not working," but for all of the years they have been together, that sounded too short. He was so afraid of what would happen, he ran away, shaved his head, and stopped shaving his facial hair. He had some pretty dark stubble on his face, and he was trying to hide. He took his phone out of his pocket and called his partner, who he knew would be worried sick.
"Detective Olivia Benson."
"Liv, it's me." Elliot said quietly into the phone.
"El, why are you talking so quietly, have you been kidnapped?" He could just hear the panic in her voice.
"No, Liv. I ran away. I didn't know what Kathy would do when I left her, and I couldn't stand living there another second. I thought she would take the kids away from me. I can't let that happen, they are my everything." Elliot said a little choked up, "don't tell Don.'
"Elliot I have to, we have a missing persons report out for you. You could get in a shitload of trouble for this." Olivia was trying to sound understanding and realistic. Good thing Elliot couldn't see her tears of relief.
"I understand that, but we find runaway victims that had missing persons reports file and they didn't get in any legal trouble. Or are you talking about me losing my job?"
"Everything. Kathy will be pissed that you ran away, just like I am. We have been worried sick, and you didn't think about anyone else for even a second. We are all on edge around the precinct wondering if you are alright. What am I supposed to do?" Olivia said out of breath and still raging, "I should tell you the truth now. We have my phone connected to the computer to try and locate you. We all thought you might call me. Kathy was here, because we thought you might call her. She has left, because she couldn't listen to any more of your bullshit. I hope you are happy, you really fixed everything, didn't you El?"
Elliot stood there speechless. He hadn't realized all the harm he had caused. He had hurt the woman who had given birth to all of his children, and the only woman he had ever loved. Yes, they were two different people, although no one else knew that. He loved his partner Olivia, almost as much as his children, and was leaving his wife for her. He should say this now, but he knew the whole squad would hear him, all he wanted to say was a simple 'I love you'.