A/N: I'm not getting much done. I've been very busy. Sorry. Hopefully things will slow down a little in a few days. Then It'll be easier getting these things posted. You guys are great though.

Fin grimaced at his coffee. They really had to find a way to stop John from making it. He turned around and headed towards his desk, only to see Olivia sitting at her desk with non-Munch coffee.

"Where'd you get that?" He asked, pointing to the coffee in her hand.

"It was sitting on Elliot's desk. I stole it. I was deceitful and circular about it too." She grinned.

"What?"

"Um...well, I didn't steal it fair and square." She explained.

"He's gonna be pissed." Fin said, shaking his head and sitting down at his desk.

"He'll get over it, I'm not worried."

"What the hell, Liv?" They all turned to see Elliot standing in the doorway.

"What? You want it back?" She asked, offering him the cup with an outstretched arm.

"No, it's fine. You owe me coffee though." Elliot told her as he sat down.

"Deal." She agreed.

"By the way, the kids want you to come to dinner."

"I don't think that's such a good idea, El. You know I'd love to see your kids, they're great. I just don't think Kathy would be all that excited to have me over." Olivia stated the facts.

"I know what you mean. There won't be any problems though. Nobody enjoys causing a scene in front of their children." Elliot assured her.

"Still, I'd feel weird knowing I'm not wanted there." She looked down into the cup of coffee she was still holding.

"But you are wanted. I just told you, the kids want you to come for dinner. I don't dislike you too much either." Elliot smirked.

"Gee, thanks. I suppose I could come. When?" She sighed, giving in.

"Um, I don't know. Tonight could work." He said.

"That's awfully short notice. What if I'm doing something tonight?"

"Are you?" Elliot asked with a furrowed brow.

"No." She huffed.

"Great. The kids will be thrilled." Elliot smiled and went about sorting files that littered his desk.

The day had flown by quickly. Elliot and Olivia were now just arriving at Elliot's home in Queens. She has ridden in his vehicle, with him. They got out of Elliot's car and went into his house.

"I'm home!" Elliot yelled as he stepped inside. Olivia followed him. They took off their coats and shoes at the front door.

Lizzie was the first to come running to greet her father. "Dad! Olivia!" She ran over and hugged each of them.

"Hey, sweetie. How have you been?" Olivia asked the young girl.

"Pretty good. Did dad tell you about my report card?" She replied enthusiastically.

"Yeah, I'm so proud of you." Olivia smiled brightly at her.

Just then Dickie and Kathleen came around the corner. "Olivia!" they both shouted. Olivia embraced them both in a generous hug.

"I see how it is." They heard Elliot say from beside them.

"Hi Dad." Dickie said as he and Kathleen both hugged him as well.

Lizzie grabbed both Elliot and Olivia by the hand and dragged them towards the kitchen. Kathleen and Dickie followed close behind.

"Mom, Dad's home. And look who he brought!" Lizzie exclaimed in her most excited voice.

Kathy turned around. "Oh, hi Olivia..." She trailed off and began chopping up a few carrots.

"You want some tea or something?" Kathleen offered.

"Nah, I only drink coffee. Tea is for prudes." Olivia responded.

Kathy's head snapped up at this. Olivia noticed and tried to amend her statement.

"And...um...elegant woman? I'm neither." She said quickly. Kathy went back to chopping the carrots, so Olivia assumed that it was good enough.

Kathleen sort of laughed as she turned to leave the kitchen. Lizzie then once again began dragging Elliot and Olivia around. She led them into the living room and went off to do her own thing.

"Nice save." Elliot whispered to Olivia.

"I feel like an idiot." She commented.

"It wasn't that bad. And you fixed it...sort of" He let out a short laugh.

"Shut up!" Olivia half yelled and slapped Elliot on the arm. This got everyone's attention.

"Um...your father is making fun of me." Olivia told the Stabler children.

"That's not nice." Lizzie informed him, with her hands on her hips as she eyed him. "Apologize, Daddy."

"You're right, I'm sorry Liv." He said.

"That's alright." Olivia told him with a wide smile.

"Stop trying to get me in trouble." Elliot whispered.

Olivia just laughed quietly before going to find a seat on the floor next to Lizzie.

"You know we have a couch, right?" Elliot questioned.

Lizzie and Olivia both looked up at him from the board game they were attempting to play. Olivia grunted and turned back to the game. Lizzie looked at him like he was insane. Dickie didn't seem to be paying attention.

"Can't play a game up there, Dad." Liz reminded him.

"Right. Gotcha." He said as he sat on the couch and watched them.

They looked content. His kids loved Olivia. Elliot was pretty sure she loved them back. It made him happy to see his kids enjoying themselves. Olivia laughed at something Dickie had said to her. It was one of those loud, meaningful, purely Olivia laughs. 'God, she's beautiful when she laughs.' He thought to himself. 'I mean...Oh, hell. No one can hear me.'

"El? You ok?" Olivia asked. She had looked up at him only to find him staring at her.

"Huh?"

"Are you alright? You looked a little lost there for a minute." She said.

"Oh. Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking." He replied with a hint of a smile.

"Dad, you wanna play?" Dickie offered.

Elliot nodded his head and moved to sit on the floor, between his twins.

It wasn't actually supposed to end there. I have to go do some stuff though. I'll post more as soon as possible. I promise.