The funeral was a quiet affair. The detectives from SVU attended; so did Alex, Liz Donnelly, and several of Olivia's other colleagues. But that was all she had.
When everyone else left, Elliot sat by her gravestone. He traced the inscription with his fingers for the hundredth time. In memory of Olivia Benson, a great friend, a sister in blue, and a true hero. She will be greatly missed, but she will live on in all of our hearts.
He set a single red rose down next to her headstone. He had never had the chance to tell her how much he loved her. Now he never would.
He folded his hands and knelt down. He could almost feel her presence in the air and it brought tears to his eyes. "Liv," he whispered. "Are you there?"
He could have sworn he felt a gentle breeze ruffle his clothes.