ok so last chapter wasn't too awful dramatic but I felt Rachel needed some spotlight.
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"Come on Liv push" Elliot was soothing his pregnant wife. she was in the midst of delivering their child and she had never let go of his hand. After one more very painful push cries were heard.
The young child was taken and cleaned up and then handed to Elliot. He smiled at the infant and walked over where Olivia lay. He handed him to her and they both sat in silence staring at the miracle.
When one of the nurses spoke it brought them back to reality. "Whats this little guys name?" she asked
"Aden Brice Stabler" both replied in unison still focusing on the baby. Elliot looked up from the infant long enough to see Olivia. She was covered in a cold sweat and she looked exhausted but she had the largest smile plastered on her face. He leaned over and kissed her forehead. She smiled even wider and planted a feather light kiss on his lips. He then embraced his wife and child in his arms and leaned down and whispered in her ear,"Congratulations Mom"
After Olivia and Elliot were aloud their bonding time with the new member of the family Elliot took him to see everybody else. When he walked out of the hospital room carrying his newborn son he was greeted by Cragen, Munch, Fin, Casey, Rachel , and Megan.Everyone gathered around them and admired the little guy. "Well hello little guy", "Welcome to the world", "Don't worry little guy we will save you from all those girls".At the last comment Elliot laughed as he continued to comfort the child.
Later that evening he was sitting in Olivias hospital room. He was sitting on the edge of her bed as they sat and talked.They had confirmed that everything was ready for him to come home and they were now enjoying eachother silence.
"Did the doctors say he could come home tomorrow?" Elliot asked
"Yeah they just keep the newborns overnight as a routine procedure." she replied
"I guess I forgot since it was so long ago that Rachel was born"
"Understandable, I just wish I could see him." she said lightly
"We can come on." he replied taking her hand
They walked down the hall to where the nursery was. They stood outside the glass and watched their newborn sleep. Elliot had his hands on her shoulders and when she turned around she wrapped her arms around him.They stood embraced still watching their son when a familiar face saw them.
"Elliot?" the woman said
"Oh no," he mumbled causing Olivia to turn around . What she saw caused her jaw to drop.
"Wow when I saw there was a Stabler baby I thought it was a coincidence" Kathy said
"You don't work in the maternity ward, Kathy how did you know that?" Elliot asked
"I had to come get one of the babies and transfer it to ICU which is were I work" she said empasizing the is.
"Oh well then why are you here now?" he asked while gripping Olivias hand who stayed quiet
"I had to inform the mother of her childs condition, where is Rachel?" she asked
"Home with her sister." he said
"Wow you guys have three kids now?"
"Yeah we do Kathy now whats with the nice act?" Olivia said now speaking
"I..I..I wanted to apologize, when I left I knew Elliot didn't love me and it killed me and so I left. Yes I know dumb but when I came back for Rachel I thought maybe she could forgive me and accept my mistake. When she didn't I became angry and I said stupid things and did stupid things. I eventually turned to alcohol and when I came to the realization that I wasn't where I wanted to be I cleaned up.I know you will never forgive me but I have changed and I am different now. I am not after Rachel if that is what you were thinking I know she is happy anyone could see that but when I saw you here I just thought that I owed you an apology." she finished now tears in her eyes
Both Elliot and Olivia were at a loss for words. Instead of saying anything Olivia just went over to where the woman stood and embraced her. When both pulled out of the hug they were crying. "Kathy , apology accepted."
Kathy laughed and wiped tears from her eyes. "Olivia I am glad he chose you, your special and you don't know how much he needs you but if I had to lose him I am glad it was to you."
"I..Uh..Thank you Kathy" Olivia said awkwardly
"Now I am sure everyone has seen enough of me, be sides I've got to update a atient but it was good seeing you guys. By the way your son is gorgeous. He is gonna be one heartbreaker with that head of hair."
"Bye Kathy" they both said
"Umm El could you tell Rachel that I never meant to hurt her intentionally and that I am so sorry for the choices I made"
"I'll tell her" he sai as she walked off.
Both El and Liv stood there for a few more moments. Elliot was silent and nearly openmouthed at what had happend. Olivia smiled and grabbed his hand as they walked back to the room. When they got back to the room Liv layed down while Elliot sat in one of the chairs. He still hadn't said anything .
"Did that just happen?" he said
"Yeah El it did now calm down and get some rest." Liv said while patting the bed
"Wow , Yeah Ok" he said walking to Liv hospital bed and sitting in the spot that she had just patted.
The next day they got to take Aden home. The day was spent with the girls and the new baby. When it was time for Aden to go to sleep Olivia had went into the bedroom to calm him down. She was holding him in her arms while she walked around the room and rocked him . She was humming lightly to him. When Elliot walked into the room he smiled and waited before whispering,"Hows it going?"
"He is almost out." she said walking toward Elliot.
He looked over her shoulder at their little baby and he wrapped his arms around Livs wasit. They stayed that way until he had fell asleep. They placed him in the crib and then retreated to the livingroom. They sat down with the girls and watched some Tv until Megan fell asleep.
Noticing Megan had fell asleep Liv carried her into her room. When she got back she was surprised at the conversation she walked in on.
"She was there?" Rachel said nearly crying
"Yes sweety she wanted me to tell you that she was sorry and that she made some stupid choices" Elliot soothed her. He stroked her hair and spoke lightly as to let it sink in.
"She didn't try to hurt Liv did she?"
"No baby she didn't try to hurt me , she...she has changed" Liv said now making her presence known.
"I don't understand she leaves then comes back and now she wants me to forgive her" Rachel said.
"Baby she told me she left because she knew I didn't love her anymore and she came back hoping you would forgive her" Elliot said
"Thats good I mean it only took her three years to remember that she even had a daughter"
"Rach, we didn't want to upset you but we knew it would be unfair to you if we didn't tell you we saw her" Liv said
"I understand its just ...I don't know ...I ...I need to be alone" Rachel said going into her room
Elliot got up to follow her but Olivia stoped him saying,"Don't, let her be alone till she processes it then she will talk."
"How long do you think it will take?" he asked concerned.
"I don't know but she knows when she needs someone and she always talks when she is ready"
"Ok" he said slumping into the couch.
He sat in front of the TV for hours but never paid attention to it. Olivia had taken a shower and when she got out the baby woke up so she had to attend to him. She wanted to comfort her husband and her daughter right now but she instead had to focus her attention on their newborn. When she finished feeding and putting him to sleep she went and sat next to Elliot on the couch. She put er head on his chest and just waited till he was ready to talk.
"I did this...Its all my fault, I caused Rachels pain." he said on the verge of tears.
"Baby you did not, why would you ever say that?"
"Because Kathy left because I didn't love her anymore you heard her, and because she left Rachel hurt, it was all my fault." he explained
Just before Elliot had begun to confess Rachel was coming out of her bedroom but had stopped to listen. When she heard her dad she felt so bad and knew it wasn't his fault at all.
"It was never your fault ,Dad" she said making her presence known.
"Rachel, it was. I made your mother leave and you were never the same after that" he said
Rachel walked over to the couch and sat next to her father. She pulled him into a hug while she said,"Mom left she could have gotten a divorce or just moved out but no she packed and left without a goodbye or anything she left not you , you stayed with me , you even took every weekend off to spend with me and trust me I remember how much you worked before that. Please don't blame yourself for her mistakes because never once did I ever blame you,dad"
"Rachel I am so sorry, you dont deserve what she did to you and you are a wonderful kid who deserves everything in the world. It killed me to see you hurt so much, I wished so many times that I could've changed it" he said
"I don't" Rachel replied receiving questioning looks from the two adults.
"Ok hear me out, Yeah it sucked when mom left I was sad all the time for a while ut then Liv came around a lot to check on us all the time eventually we talked about everytig and she became like a sister to me and when you two started dating I was so happy like a complete 360 or something but noe Liv is my mom and I have a brother and a sister I am happier than I have ever been and it would've never happend if mom didn't leave" she explained. When she finishe Liv had tears in her eyes and simply hugged her. They all sat there in silence . Both Rachel and Liv were hugged up to Elliot and they were all thinking individually when Rachel spoke,
"Can we invite her over?"
"Who?" Elliot asked
"Mom, Kathy, Oh what do I call her?" Rachel said
"Well I guess we could invite her over for dinner once" Liv said
"And?" Rachel asked
"And what?" Elliot said
"What do I call her technically Liv is my mom but I feel disrespectful calling her Kathy."
"Well which do you fell comfortable with?" he asked
"Kathy"
"Than she will have to deal with it if she thinks its disrespectful because so was leaving" he said
"Ok Kathy it is" Rachel said through a yawn
"You should get going to bed" Liv said
"Ok night guys" Rachel said walkin toward her bedroom.
"Night" they said in unison.
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Yep I brought Kathy back...I was in a writing mood today so I hope you enjoyed it...NOW PRESS THE BLUE BUTTON...YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO ...JUST DO IT...LEAVE ME A REVIEW ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE DOIN' IT