A/N: I had a lot of fun writing this first chapter, and I did get some requests to continue it, so here's chapter 2! It picks up right where we left off. I also have chapter 3 in mind already – so there will be a third and final post to this story. Thank you for bearing with the fluff; I love happy Rolivia.

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The flickering of the hundreds of candles casts a perfect reflection onto Olivia and Amanda, illuminating each perfect groove on both of their faces. Olivia has already made her way back to the perplexed blonde after retrieving the "surprise," only shortly after stubbing her toe on the leg of the coffee table, which immediately produced a hushed "fuck!" from the lieutenant, and a very hearty laugh from the detective.

"We Belong Together" by Ritchie Valens is now spinning on the record player, which adds a nice ambiance to the escalating romantic situation. Olivia mentally thanks her mother for having such a great taste in music, and for the kind storeowner who made her mixed records according to genre.

…You're mine, my baby and you'll always be

I swear by everything I own

You'll always, always be mine…

"Amanda," Olivia manages to spit out, internally cursing her throat for how dry is has become, "Amanda – I can't believe you don't have a middle name – Rollins – will you…marry me?"

After popping the big question, the lieutenant is totally breathless, a tiny smile tugging at her nervous lips. She remains perched on one knee with a shiny, vintage wedding ring in hand, gorgeously brightened by the light of the candles. Amanda herself is completely short of breath as she comes to terms with the fact that the love of her life has just asked for her hand in marriage. Tears sprout from her bright blue eyes, and she places both hands to cover the bridge of her nose, and her mouth, in response to Olivia's proposal.

"Olivia Margaret Benson!" the blonde eventually exclaims, with a shaky, yet very audible voice, "it would...b-be…a damn honor…to marry...marry,,," she corrects, clearing her throat, "you."

Instead of Olivia standing up to kiss her newly proclaimed fiancé, Amanda is so elated and in the moment, she immediately jumps on top of the brunette, and they tumble to the ground in utter happiness. They engage in a kiss so passionate, that Olivia loses control of her hands, and the ring rolls away effortlessly, disappearing into the depths beneath the couch.

The two women kiss for a few minutes; taking turns between moaning and smiling into each other's mouths, fully enjoying every second. Brown eyes bore into blue as both women whisper, "I love you" at the same exact time. The moment seems to last forever, until Frannie is so caught up in all of the excitement, she interrupts the passionate lovers by tossing her body right on top of mother.

"Dammit, Frannie, can't you see Mama's in love?! I'm in love!" Amanda repeats, essentially screaming by this point, and shaking her hands up and down.

"And I don't care who knows it!" the younger woman continues.

"Babe," Olivia heartedly laughs, "you're so cute. I love you so much." Olivia lightly pushes Frannie off of her mother, and grabs Amanda to pull her in for another kiss.

"I love you too, Liv…but on a real note…I never thought this day would come," Amanda states, reflecting. "You make me so happy."

"You make me the happiest woman in the world, Amanda Rollins. I can't believe that there was ever a time where I was scared to come out; a time where I was so afraid of what people may think that I was not only dating a woman, but one of my own detectives" she laughs, and lets out a bout of air she wasn't aware she was holding, utterly relieved and happy with her decision to be herself.

"Hey," Amanda interjects, eyes squinting. "Where'd ya find the ring? It's so gorgeous, Liv."

"Wait…" Olivia confusedly interrupts, "where is the ring?!"

"Oh, shit!" Amanda exclaims. "Liv, you had it, right?! I didn't put it on yet!"

"Yeah…yeah! I must have dropped it…dammit 'Manda, you're so distracting!"

Amanda lets out a knowing laugh, and playfully flips her hair, before the two women frantically rub their hands all over the surrounding surface to locate the diamond.

After no luck, Olivia gets up from the ground to turn the lights in the apartment on. When the room becomes bright again, Amanda is greeted with a happy, tail-wagging Frannie in front of her face. As soon as she is about to shoo the furry creature away, Amanda realizes that her dog is clenching the wedding ring in between her front upper and lower teeth; it is now covered with saliva and at a great risk for being swallowed.

"FRANNIE! LIV! FRANNIE HAS IT!" Amanda screams in a panic.

"Don't…move…" Olivia calmly orders, as she slowly and cautiously steps toward the happy canine. "Come here, baby, gimme the ring…" she says with a fake smile, inching closer and closer toward the dog, who is still as happy, and as clueless as can be.

Unfortunately, Frannie thinks the two women have engaged in a new game with her. As soon as Olivia is in reach, Frannie books it across the living room and into the kitchen.

The next few minutes comprise of a very anxious Amanda and Olivia attempting to coerce the dog into giving them the ring back. No matter how much Amanda begs and pleads, Frannie is too excited about the "game" to realize just how upset her owner really is. Olivia finally comes to the rescue, however, when she pulls out a cold cut out of the refrigerator; Frannie happily drops the shiny piece of metal in exchange for a slice of turkey.

After all of the stress, and with Frannie happily chomping away on the piece of turkey, both women are settled peacefully on the couch – lights on – candles still burning – and in utter silence.

"Damn, at least we make a good team, Liv," Amanda chuckles, breaking the silence.

"I'm sorry…we? I was the one who thought of the meat, babe," Olivia remarks, winking, and with a hint of snark in her tone.

"Whatever, babe," Amanda replies, unwilling to add any more fuel to the fire. "Anyways, the ring." Amanda is happily peering at the shiny diamond now safely perched atop her ring finger.

"The ring," Olivia repeats in a smooth, sultry voice. "Maddie gave it to me."

"Maddie…as in…Maddie from last week…Maddie with Alzheimer's Maddie?"

"Yes," Olivia chuckles, "I may have neglected to mention that she called me from the nursing home later last week, and I made a spur-of-the-moment trip to have lunch with her. I was going to tell you, but, we got to talking and…she ended up giving me this when I told her I was going to propose to my girlfriend soon."

"Oh my God, Liv…" Amanda says, beginning to weep.

"I know," Olivia agrees. "At first I didn't know if it was okay; I didn't know if she really meant to give it to me: a woman she barely knows. I spoke to her daughter over the phone though; I wanted to let her know that I saw Maddie, and how she was doing anyways…and it just slipped out. Her daughter said that Maddie had been talking about me all week; she remembers me better than she has her own daughter in years."

"You are so special, Olivia Benson," Amanda smiles, wiping the tears away from her eyes. "I'm so lucky to have you."

"You are the special one, Amanda Rollins," Olivia smiles, pulling the blonde closer into her chest. "I didn't know if you were going to say yes."

"Are you kiddin?!" Amanda shouts. "I was planning on proposing to you tomorrow when we go hiking!"