Author's Note: Ugh was FanFiction down last night or was my computer just being stupid? Hopefully more people read the story but I'm still continuing. Flashbacks will be written in italics and there might be POV from some characters. Do people mind this?

Chapter 2: The Night Everything Changed part 1

One Year Ago:

It was the first week of March, it was still cold and muggy but winter was almost over. More people were starting to spend more time outside by going to restaurants, movies and places to unwind after a long day at work; detectives of the NYPD were no different. Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson-Stabler were getting ready for their long awaited dinner date. A few weeks ago was Valentine's Day and they had planned a romantic dinner at this fancy restaurant but being on call 24/7 means anything can change in a heartbeat. Elliot was called away on a child abduction in Queens and Olivia was called away on a rape/homicide of a 23 year old woman in Central Park. The married couple had to work in different boroughs because of police protocols but they made the best of it. Olivia got a new partner name Nick Amaro, he was young, brash and reminded her a lot of Elliot but he could never fill his place on the squad. Elliot also got a new partner when he was transferred to Queens, his name was Lucius Blaine and he was just as much of a hot head as Elliot. They clashed a lot at first but over the years they came to terms and became good partners.

Tonight was their make-up Valentine's Day dinner, it's been a rough few weeks for the two detectives but they were finally getting what they deserved. It was Friday night and at the moment they had no cases, Olivia had finished her DD5s and came home early and Elliot had the day off. It was around 7:30 pm and the two were getting ready in their bedroom. Elliot was looking at the mirror as he fixed his red tie; he was wearing an all-black business suit that looked nice but didn't want to draw attention away from his wife. Soon Olivia walked out of the bathroom wearing a beautiful mid-length red dress that complemented her perfectly. Her hair was pulled back in an upright ponytail which showed off the nice earrings she picked for the night. She walked over to her husband and gave him a light kiss on the cheek.

"You look handsome." She smiled.

"And you look so beautiful." He said back. "I'm glad we get to have this night to ourselves, sorry it took so long though."

"Duty called," Olivia said. "I'm just glad you were able to get another reservation."

"It's what I do," He grinned. "Put criminals away, love my children and take care of the most wonderful woman in the world."

"Save the sweet talk for later," she teased. "Let's go downstairs; Fin should be here any minute."

Elliot nodded and followed Olivia downstairs. They both walked into the living room and saw their two children sitting on the couch. There was their daughter Katie and their nine year old son Ben; he had blue eyes just like his dad and short spiky black hair. At the moment Katie was watching cartoons and Ben was looking for something in his backpack.

Katie turned her attention when she heard footsteps behind her. "Wow mom you look pretty!"

"Thanks sweetheart," Olivia said. "And I think your dad agrees."

Elliot looked over to his son. "Lose something?"

Ben didn't look up and continued to look through his bag. "I'm looking for my score sheet, have you seen it?"

Elliot looked around and saw a stray piece of paper on the mantle behind him. "This one?" he raised it to his son.

"Yeah thanks dad." Ben put his bag on the coffee table.

Elliot started to read what was on the paper. It was a score sheet that said 'Mario Kart wins' and had names on it with tally marks next to them indicating wins. "Looks like you've been busy." He hands the paper to Olivia.

"Maybe that's why he never gets his homework done on time." She remarked.

"That's not true," Ben got up to get the paper from his mom. "I do my homework and have time to play games."

"I thought we told you no games on a school night?" Olivia said.

Ben rubbed the back of his head. "Well…ugh…?"

"Benny's getting in trouble." Katie said in a sing song way.

"Shut up Kat." Ben said.

"Don't tell her to shut up." Elliot told his son. "Be nice you two."

"Yes dad," both the kids said.

Suddenly the doorbell rang and Elliot went to answer it, at the door was one of their longtime friends and fellow detective Fin Tutuola.

"Hey Fin," he greeted.

"'Sup Elliot," Fin responded.

Elliot stepped aside and let Fin inside. "I'm not late am I?" he checked his watch.

"Perfect timing actually," Elliot told him. "We just finished getting ready."

Fin saw Olivia all dressed up and smiled. "Elliot, to this day you are one lucky man." He went up to her a quick hug. "Where's my favorite niece and nephew?" Obviously they weren't blood related but with the SVU squad being so close the kids defiantly had an extended family. The kids were the pride and joy of the detectives and of the squad; they always looked out for them and when need be they'd babysit.

"Hey Fin," Ben greeted and gave him a fist bump.

"Hey little man," Fin returned the gesture.

Katie got off the couch and ran to her 'uncle' with her arms extended. "Fin!"

He bent down to give her a hug. "Hi baby girl, you've been good?"

"Yes," she said. "But Ben's not."

"I didn't do anything bad!" Ben was quick to defend himself. "Mom and dad realized that I play a few video games before doing my homework."

"To be fair he ratted himself out," Elliot said. "And he keeps a score sheet."

"Never lie to your parents," Fin chuckled. "Especially if they're cops."

"I know," Ben looked guilty. "But I can still play games tonight right?"

"I don't know," Olivia started.

"Please mom?" he begged. "I promise to do all my homework tomorrow."

She thought about it for a few seconds. "Well okay, but that's only so Fin can beat you at Mario Kart."

Elliot looked at the other detective and Fin shrugged. "What? I'm in the bracket and I have more wins than Munch."

"Sometimes I can't tell who the kids are, you or them?" Elliot remarked.

Before Fin responded Katie interjected. "Fin I wanna watch The Incredibles."

"It's her new favorite movie," Elliot smiled at his daughter.

She nodded her head. "Daddy is Mr. Incredible, mom is Elastigirl, Ben is Dash and I'm Violet."

"So you all have superpowers?" Fin asked her.

"We're a family of superheroes!" She told him. "And you could be Frozone!"

They all laughed, the little girl had such a wild imagination.

"We'll do both okay," Fin told her. "We'll watch the movie and play games." He looked over to Elliot and Olivia. "I promise to have them sleep by bedtime."

"Thanks," Olivia said to him.

Elliot's watch beeped and realized it was 8 o'clock on the dot. "We gotta go or we'll miss our reservation."

"Go give your parents a hug." Fin told the kids.

Katie hugged her mom and Olivia gave her a kiss back. "Night mom,"

"Night sweetie," Olivia responded, and then she did the same for Ben. "Be good tonight."

"I will mom," Ben hugged her.

Katie went to her dad and Elliot picked her up. He hugged her tightly. "You won't be scared tonight, right?"

"I'm a big girl daddy I won't get scared, I promise." Katie said as she kissed his cheek.

Elliot put her down and he gave Ben a hug.

"Night dad,"

"Night kiddo," Elliot rubbed his hands through his son's hair.

They grabbed their coats and walked out the door. Their kids and Fin all waved to them.

"Have a good night." Fin said.

"We will," Olivia said.

"We should be back by 11." Elliot said as he unlocked the car doors.

"Take your time; I don't mind being here with the kids." Fin told them.

Elliot and Olivia got in their car, pulled out of the driveway and started to drive down the street. Fin and the kids went back inside of the house.

"We'll watch the movie first because I gotta put Kat to bed first." Fin told them. "Then you and me can play a few rounds of Mario Kart." He looked at Ben.

"Alright," Ben said realizing it was a good compromise.

"Yea!" Katie cheered.

The three got ready for a night of fun and so did Elliot and Olivia. But what no one knew was that all their lives were about to change for the worst.

Author's Note: Some might know where this is going but I wanted to get another chapter uploaded before the weekend ended. Hope you guys like it and reviews would be appreciated!