Olivia and I took McKenna shopping after dinner. Both carts were piled high with toys, clothes, books and shoes. We made our way back to the check out counter. "I hope we got everything."
"I hope so too." Olivia agreed. "You are one spoiled little girl."
McKenna giggled as Olivia tickled her. I paid the whole 4 hundred dollars and we headed to my place. The two of us unpacked the bags. Elliot had been kind enough to bring over his daughter's old bed, dresser, and toy chest. He was putting them together While Olivia and I put away the clothes. McKenna was organizing her stuffed Animals by size.
"Go figure." Elliot said.
"Huh?" Both Olivia and I looked at him, confused.
"She is OCD like you too." I glared at Elliot
"Shut up Stabler."
Well past midnight, McKenna's room was finally done. She had fallen asleep in her bed about two hours ago. We were all tired. I noticed that Olivia was running into things, because she was so tired.
"My couch pulls out into a bed. Extra blankets and pillows are in the hall closet."
"Thanks." Olivia said grabbing the blankets. Elliot pulled out the couch.
"Good-night." I said, walking into my own room. I was severely tired but couldn't bring myself to close my eyes. I was afraid that if I woke up this would all be a dream. Olivia and Elliot would be at their own apartment; McKenna would still be with Sam and Kelly Smith. Tomorrow was their arraignment. Casey was going for no bail. I couldn't hold off sleep much longer, as I drifted off to sleep, my door slowly opened. I sat up pulling the comforter over my pink bra. It was McKenna. "Pumpkin, are you okay? What's wrong?"
"Elliot and Olivia woke me up." She whined rubbing her eyes.
"How did they wake you up?" I asked lifting her on to my bed.
"They are wrestling."
"What do you mean wres.." I paused "Oh. Um. Kenna quietly go back to your room."
"But I can't sleep. It sounded like Elliot was hurting Olivia."
"Come on, you can sleep here." I pulled the blanket over her little body. I fell asleep, making a mental note to sanitize and wash the blankets, pillows and couch.
Saturday Morning 9am
I woke up to the smell of pancakes. Wanting a few more minutes of snuggling time, I reached for the small body next to me, only to discover that she was gone. Yawning I slipped on the silk robe and put on my slippers and padded out to the kitchen. Elliot was still passed out on the couch, while Olivia and McKenna were making breakfast. Flour was spilled all over the counter, floor and the duo. I picked up my camera and took a few pictures. McKenna was intently listening to the instructions Olivia was giving her. McKenna noticed me first. She ran up to me.
"Livia and I made pancakes!"
"I see," I laughed. " You also made a mess"
"Don't worry we will clean it up." Olivia said
"I think you have other things to clean. " I smirked " Like the couch sheets."
Olivia blushed then stammered. "I.I. Uh."
"Liv, it's okay, but uh McKenna, she saw you two last night."
"Yeah, it looked like Elliot was hurting you. You were making funny noises and your face was all scrunched up. Why were you naked?" McKenna asked.
Olivia looked up at me." You are on your own." I said as I walked out of the room. Seconds Later McKenna appeared by my side.
"Mommy, Livvy told me to talk to you."
"About?"
"Naked wrestling."
"Honey, it is something only grown ups play."
"Like a game?"
"Sort of"
"Okay." She started to walk away but stopped. "Mommy did you ever play?"
"Yeah, a couple times" I said truthfully
"Did you win?"
"You bet honey." I smiled at my prize.
"Breakfast!" Olivia hollered.
Saturday Afternoon 1pm
Elliot had gone into work just a few hours after breakfast. I helped Olivia clean up the kitchen as McKenna watched Beauty and the Beast. When we finished we sat at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee. "So, how are things with Elliot?"
"Pretty good."
"Are you guys going to move in with each other soon?" I asked taking a sip.
"We want to, but we are trying to find a house big enough for the two of us and his kids. Plus if we have kids, we need a huge house. Maureen needs her own room. Kathleen and Lizzie are going to share one, Dickie being the only boy, gets his own room. Then we want an extra room for our future baby. Elliot would like a room for his parents, when they come and visit. So we need at least 6 bedrooms."
"I was surprised that Kathy gave Elliot full custody."
"Well, she wanted to move to California. Maureen and Kathleen are old enough to say where they want to live. Elliot didn't want his kids split up, so he told Kathy he was taking the twins. She gave in." Olivia said. "So how are things with you and that handsome doctor?"
"Fine. Oh, speaking of Aidan. We have a date on Friday night. Could you watch McKenna?"
"Sure, she will love spending the night at my apartment." While Elliot and Olivia are looking for a house, they have been living separately in their own apartments.
"Thanks."
"Well, I better get going.
Friday Morning 6:34 am
I finished getting ready for work. McKenna had been coming to work with me for the last week. She would eat breakfast at my desk then I would walk her up to the daycare center. I woke her up and laid out her clothes for her to get dressed.
I got together a muffin and a juice box. She came out of her room in the outfit that Olivia had given her the other day. It was a gray plaid jumper, with red tights and a white long sleeve tee shirt, she had put on black dress shoes. I grabbed a brush and two hair ties out of the bathroom and did her hair in two French braided pigtails. Grabbing our jackets we got into my car. It was chilly out for June.
"Mommy can I stay with you today?"
"No, pumpkin, you have to go to the day care center. You are going to Olivia's house today remember?"
"Oh yeah!" She smiled. She ran back to her room and came back with her small duffel bag. I held her hand and carried the food in my other as we walked down to my car. When we got to the bullpen, she spotted her favorite person. "Olivia" She hugged Olivia, who let out a oomph, as McKenna collided with her body.
"Hey kiddo."
"I missed you."
"You saw me yesterday."
"I know."
"McKenna come eat your breakfast." I said as I laid it out on my neat desk. She quickly ate. "Okay, say good bye to Olivia. You have to go upstairs now."
I took McKenna to the center and got to work the second I came back.
"So, how are you going to handle her going away?"
"Fine. I mean she'll be with you. Besides it is only one night."
"Liar, you'll go crazy."
"I probably will." I laughed. "But then again, I'll have something to keep my mind off of her."
"Aidan?"
"Yep."
"Nice."
"I agree." I finished one file and walked it over to her desk. "Good luck."
"Huh?"
"Trying to sleep. She'll ask you a million questions."
"Got ear plugs?"
"Nope, not sharing mine" I laughed
By 6:30 we caught two rape cases and a child abuse case. Munch was out on sick leave so I was partnered with Fin. I don't have a partner; I just tag along with who ever captain sends me with. We also arrested a man who was stalking a woman he had raped several months ago. By 7 Olivia was ready to go. She went and got McKenna and brought her down to say good-bye. A little while after they left, I went home to get ready for my date.
Tonight I was going to tell Aidan about my daughter being found. I was really nervous about telling him. This was going to be a make it or break it kind of date. I put on my little black dress. The doorbell rang and I invited him in.
"Hey.' He said kissing my neck. "I missed you."
"I missed you too." I sighed. "We have to stop. Dinner is getting cold."
"I want dessert." He said running his hand all over my body. He laid his hand on my breast, gently squeezing.
"We have to stop. I have something to tell you."
"Tell me after." He said starting to unzip my dress. I pulled away.
"I am not sure how you will handle it."
"It's serious."
"Yes." I said. We sat on the couch.
"Are you sick?"
"No, nothing like that." I said. I took his hands in mine.
"What is it then?"
"Aidan, I have a daughter."
"What?!" Aidan said standing up. "We have been dating for a month and you now tell me."
"She was kidnapped when she was little. My co-workers just found her. I didn't tell you because it was too hard to talk about." I stood up walking over to him. " Look, I am sorry. Please forgive me." He stared at me for several seconds. "She is 6 and she looks like me."
I smiled and waited for his reaction.
