It had been five day since Elliot bought the ring. He was still waiting for the perfectmoment.Olivia and Fin were working on a tough case where a man raped and killed three women. Olivia wasn't home as much because she was dedicated to the case. She hadn't slept too much either and lets face it women need sleep or else they get grumpy.
Since Elliot had finished his paperwork and it was already past 6 he decided to leave. He kissed Liv and said goodbye and he headed home to see the girls.
When he got there they were sitting on the couch watching TV .Megan ran up to himand hugged him. He hugged her back and sat on the couch with them. The rest of the night was spent like normal only Olivia hadn't returned yet.
She walked in while everyone was asleep. She quickly changed and snuggled into bed next to Elliot. He noticed she was there and he rolled over.
"Wow your back late" he said
"I didn't mean to wake you I'm sorry"
"Are you kidding me how did it go?" he asked
"We got a lead but we decided to wait till tomorrow to jump on him"
"Well thats good cause I was getting lonely" he said as he pulled her close
"I know I missed you so much these past few days"
"Well your here now" he was now rubbing circles on her back as her head rested on his chest.
She yawned and then said,"I love the sound of your heartbeat"
He chuckled slightly and said,"Isn't everyones the same?"
"Absolutely not yours is the only one that soothes me everytime you hug me I feel safe"
"Well thats good because I would never let anything happen to you, now you get some rest"
She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. The next day she went into work well rested and ready to catch the bad guys. The lead that her and Fin had to be found.The got an adress for him but it ended up being a trap.
When Fin and Olivia went to interview the guys nobody answered the door.When they were leaving to walk away the door opened and Fin and Olivia turned around. Neither had time to grab their guns. The man fired at Olivia first and by the time she went down and he aimed his gun at Fin, Fin had his gun out. The man took a step forward and Fin immediantly shot him. He went to assist Olivia she had been shot into stomach and he put pressure on the wound.He called for an ambulance and when they got there she had already passed out from the shock.
As soon as Fin got to the hospital he dialed Elliots number
"Stabler" he answered
"Hey man where are you?" Fin asked
"The station why? did you get him?"
"No man are you sitting down?" Fin said
"Yea what happend?" Elliot said now worried
"He shot Olivia in the stomach they just took her into surgery we are at St. Catherine"
"I'll be there in five" He said now running out of the station. When he got there he saw Fin sitting in one of the chairs with his head in his hands.
"Where is she?" he asked
"She is in surgery"
He sat down in the chair next to Fin and got lost in his own thoughts. He was pulled from his thoughts when he heard Fin
"I'm so sorry man I should have had her back" Fin said
"Man this isn't your fault whoever the hell shot her is responsible you did what you could and as far as Liv is concerned she is strong she will get through this"
"I shot him" Fin said confusing Elliot
"Who?"
"Our perp as soon as he shot Olivia he took one step I got the bastard right in the chest"
"Fin this is not your fault she will be fine"
Fin just simply nodded and it went back to silence. Nearly an hour later a doctor came out "Is there anyone here for an Olivia Benson"
"That would be me" Elliot said as he stood up" Is she ok?"
"She will be fine the bullet went through her stomach and tore the lining. I repaired it but she may have to stay off her feet for awhile"
"Can I see her?"
"That will be fine she may still be groggy from the anesthesia(A/N No idea how to spell it) but she is in room 112"
He quickly thanked him and made his way to her room where she was laying upright in the bed. He walked over to her and carefully hugged her while planting kisses on her lips
"Oh baby don't ever scare me like that" he said
"Elliot I'm fine everything is ok" she said
"I know that no but I was worried for awhile"he said
"I'll never leave you" she said
He hugged her and she rested on his chest. They were silent for awhile until Elliot realized this was the perfect moment. He grabbed her shoulders and while he turned her towards him he said" Liv I have been carrying this around with me for awhile now waiting for the perfect moment," he said taking the ring out of his pocket" But I thought I was gonna lose you today and I realize that there is no perfect moment , and that what makes the moment perfect is what is happening. So I wanted to ask you, Olivia Benson will you marry me?" He was now on one knee and he opened the box.
She had tears in her eyes and as soon as she saw the ring she gasped. It was beautiful with a large diamond in the center of two smaller ones on a white gold band. Incapable to say anything because of the lump in her throat all she could do was nod.
Elliot quickly got up and engulfed her in a hug. He brought his lips to hers and when the kiss broke he placed the ring on her finger. Just then Munch and Fin knocked on the doorframe.
Both Elliot and Olivia smiled and said"Come on in guys"
"Well we brought visitors" Munch said revealing a concerned Rachel and Megan. Rachel quickly walked over to the bed and began asking questions
"Oh my god Liv are you ok?"
"I'm fine they patched me up" Liv said
"Why are you so happy you were just shot?" Rachel said with a confused look. She then looked at her father then at Olivias hand,"Oh my god he did it?"
"Wait you knew" Liv said
"Duh I helped him pick the ring" She said now smiling
"I can't believe you didn't tell me?"
"I promised, nice going dad " Rachel replied
"Anyway where is the doctor I wana get out of here" Olivia said
"Liv you were just shot what makes you think they will let you leave"Elliot said still holding her
"Because I am fine now"
"I'll find one" Munch said
He returned to the room not even five minutes later. The doctor looke at her chart then said" Miss Benson we need to keep you overnight for observation so tomorrow you can leave."
"I'm fine can't I just leave now?" she said
"I'm sorry but if the suture or the stitches tear we need to keep you here"
She sighed then said" Fine" she then began to pout like a child getting a smile from Elliot
"Livvy why can't you come home with us" Megan said who up until had just been observing
"Oh Megs Livvy got a booboo and the doctors want to make sure I'm ok" Liv said
"Do you need a bandaid?" Megan asked
"Yeah a big one" Liv said
"I'm sorry " Megan said
"Its ok Megs come here" Liv said patting the bed
Megan climbed up and rested her head on Livs lap. Olivia stoked her hair as she began to talk with Munch and Fin,"So what happend to the bastard?"
"Well it turns out after Fin shot he was ok but as soon as he is well he will be in a holding cell"
"Hey Fin I hate to ask this but would you mind watching Megan I am gonna stay with Liv tonight "Elliot said
"Yeah that will be fine I'll just drop her off before I head in tomorrow I assume your takin the day off"
Elliot nodded he then turned to Rachel and asked"Baby are you gonna be ok at home?"
"Dad if you can stay so can I I'm not goin anywhere"
Elliot smiled and said "Alright then"
The guys stuck around for a little while longer then they took Megan and left. Rachel Olivia and Elliot sat up together talking util Elliot fell asleep inone of the chairs. It had been relatively quiet until Rachel said,"Olivia I am glad you are ok , I don't know what I would have done if something happend I can't even imagine what dad would have done"she finished looking at her dad
"You don't have to baby I am fine" Olivia said
"I know thank god , you know he really loves you Liv"
"I love him Rachel"
"I know, I love you too Liv I wish you were my mom"
"I wish you were my daughter but I guess I will just have to settle for daughter-in-law" she said with a smile
"Not neccesarily" Rachel said ecieving a confused look from Olivia laughed
"Olivia would you adopt me?" Rachel finally said
Olivia didn't say anything she just sat there and satered with tears in her eyes. She then patted the bed next to her letting Rachel know to come up. When Rachel sat down Olivia hugged her and said,"Baby adopting you isn't even a question of course I will babygirl"
Rachel smiled and she now had tears in her eyes as she hugged Olivia back. When she heard Olivia moan she let go and said"Oh Olivia I am sorry did I hurt you"
"Your fine stitches are just sensitive its annoying actually" she said
"I'm sorry I'll get down "Rachel said
"No don't I want to hold my future daughter"
Rachel settled back into Olivias arms being more careful of the stitches . They drifted off to sleep and when Elliot woke up he smiled when they were both in the bed.
He had stetched and went down the hall to get coffee and when he returne dboththe girls were awake. He smiled as he kissed Rachels forehead and Olivias lips.
"I'll go find the doctor and see if I can't get you outta here" he said
While he was gone Fin had dropped Megan off who was asleep. He set her in the bed next to Olivia and said his goodbye. When Elliot got back the doctor was with him.
"Alright Miss Benson you are free to leave but you are on bedrest that means no vigorous activity and a lot of rest"
She nodded her head in agreement as she got off the bed.They gave he a pair o scrubs to wear home and soon they had left the hospital and headed for home.
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