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"Ladies and Gentleman, we have now arrived in Los Angelos California. Look out your windows and you'll see the wonderful beaches. We'll be landing shortly," the captain announced.
Olivia's eyes fluttered open as she inhaled Elliot's intoxicating scent. She had fallen asleep in his arms, her head on his shoulder with his resting on top of hers. His arms wrapped around her body and she was holding on to them. She never wanted to move but the plane was landing and she had no choice.
"El, El honey wake up," she said failing to sit up. His arms were too strong.
"You trying to run away again?" he laughed, his eyes half open.
"Even if I wanted to I'm a little stuck," she giggled and gestured at her position.
He kissed the top of her head and just held her for a second more.
"Ok let's get off this thing and explore the mysterious world of California," he said releasing her.
"Sounds good to me," she smiled.
**********EO**********
"I should probably call Cragen, Liv. He must be wondering where the hell we are by now," Elliot said releasing his grip on her waist.
"Good idea," she replied.
The phone rang 3 times before he answered.
"Cragen."
"Hey, just wanted to let you know I found Liv and she's gonna come back to the unit," Elliot said and shot a smile back to Olivia. She blushed and continued looking at a map, planning out their day.
"Oh great. When will you two be back?" he asked, knowing the answer wouldn't be something soon.
"Umm, like a week at the least. We're kind of in California at the moment. Non-refundable tickets," Elliot said with a light laugh hoping his Captain would understand.
"You two have fun! My best detectives deserve a nice vacation. Consider yourselves free of responsibilities until you get back," Cragen said.
He was already planning some completely inaccurate story to tell Munch and Fin, just to freak them out.
"Thanks, we'll talk soon. Bye."
"Bye Stabler. Don't get into too much trouble out there," Cragen laughed.
With a click the call was over and Elliot turned to Olivia.
"We're all good baby," he said kissing her lightly.
"If that's what good means, I wanna be fucking amazing," she said with an evil grin.
"You'll just have to wait for that," he smiled.
They laughed and went out into the beautiful, unknown world.
**********EO**********
"Yo Capt, what's up with Liv and El," Fin asked.
Perfect timing to mess with his somewhat clueless detectives.
"Liv's coming back soon. They're just spending some quality time in California. Just having some fun," Cragen said with a wink.
That wasn't really a lie. He just implied something more was going on.
"Fun here is having the meaning of what? I mean Fin and I can have fun but I also had fun with my ex-wives. Totally different meanings but both true," Munch said.
Fin winced at the thought of having that strange kind of fun with Munch. Or anyone for that matter.
"You and Fin eh? Never thought I'd have to worry about you two," Cragen laughed.
"See what you did? Why is your boney ass always saying things that get me in an awkward position?" Fin mocked.
"I just love you too much," Munch said, completely serious.
The three men broke out in laughter.
"Oh Capt! You wanna get in on a little bet of ours?" Munch asked, still giggling.
"Depends, how incredibly stupid is this one?" Cragen asked.
"Hey they are not… ok ya but this one's about El and Liv," Fin had a wicked smile.
"That's not really fair for me to get into. I already know everything going on with them," Cragen stated simply, turned, and walked into his office.
"Damn. Man I swear if I lose another fifty bucks to you…" Fin said.
"You really think my complex, insane theory will become true. I'm not that influential," Munch said with an almighty look to him.
"You've said crazier things man," Fin laughed and started back on his work.
"We'll see, we'll see," Munch said.
**********EO**********
Elliot hadn't felt this way in a long time. He was overwhelmed with joy. Walking around a new city with the woman he loved at his side, something just seemed so right. The sky was a vibrant blue with a gleaming yellow sun shining light into people lives.
Olivia saw a little smoothie shop on the corner and pulled Elliot towards it, all the while wearing a huge smile. They sat down at a table and causally chatted until their refreshing drinks.
"Next stop," Olivia paused and looked around, "the park!" she exclaimed.
"I've never seen you so happy before Livvy," he said smiling.
"I've never been with someone I love so much before, Elly," she laughed.
"Elly? Really? That's the best you could do?" he smiled.
"Well… I… Maybe," she said.
He just looked at her.
"It was the best I could pull together with those beautiful eyes looking at me," she said blushing.
"I love you honey," he said.
"You have no idea," she smiled back to him.
She laced her fingers with his and rested her head on his shoulder. They walked through the park, trees shading them from the harsh heat of the sun. The winding path took them to a small pond with a little bench for viewing the amazing scene.
They sat down, Elliot's arm around Olivia, her head on his shoulder, their hearts belonging to each other.
"You know Liv, when you told me you were down with me, I wanted to die," Elliot said, deciding she needed to hear it.
"El, I didn't mean to hurt you, ever. But I thought I needed to stop hurting myself, because I thought you and I would never happen. Guess I was wrong about that huh?" she laughed quietly.
"No matter what we were gonna happen honey; I've loved you too much for too long for us not to. Kathy and I haven't been in love in a long time. Our marriage was over a long time ago, we just never had a reason to leave," Elliot said, a tear forming in his eye.
"What about your kids? They'd hate you for leaving," Olivia whispered.
"No they wouldn't sweetheart. They love you and they aren't really big fans of Kathy. They're actually betting on when I'll leave her for you. They want us to happen just as much as I do," he said, shifting slightly so he could look in her eyes.
"They're betting?" she asked.
Elliot just nodded.
"I think they've been around Munch and Fin too much," she laughed.
Olivia closed the distance between them, revealing just how much she loved being with him.
Reluctantly, Elliot pulled back.
"Anything you ever want, it's yours," Elliot whispered into her ear.
"I want you Elliot. To be with you forever and never, ever, lose you," Olivia said as her hand made its way to his face.
"Your wish is my command," he smiled and kissed the beautiful woman in front of him again.
**********EO**********
It made him sick, the sight of Olivia in Elliot's arms. She should be with him. She'd be happier, that's for sure.
At least that's what Dean Porter thought as he watched the two detective's kiss over and over again from the bushes. He was going to ruin them and force Olivia into his arms. Who else would she turn to if something happened to her precious Elliot?
He ducked farther down when Olivia stood up and pulled Elliot with her. They laced their fingers once again and took off towards their hotel no doubt.
**********EO**********
"You remember Porter right?" Olivia asked Elliot, unknowing he was following right behind them.
Elliot simply rolled his eyes in response.
"I'll take that as a yes," she laughed. "Well before you came to the airport he was there. He gave me his number and said he wanted to give us another chance," she said mocking him.
Elliot lifted up their tangled hands and said, "I think I got him beat."
"You know you do baby."
"Oh really," Porter said just loud enough to scare the hell out of both of them.
"Dean, I umm… Hi,'' was all Olivia could squeak out.
"What are you doing here Porter," Elliot said coldly. He was not happy with his sudden appearance.
Dean took a step towards Olivia, causing Elliot to pull her into his arms.
"Protective there Elliot?" Porter mocked.
"Yes he is. I'd suggest you get away from both of us before he kills you,'' Olivia hissed.
"Well I'm not sure I'd be the one that ends up dead there Olivia," Dean's evil tone was too much to bear for Olivia.
"You're just asking for me to send a shot straight through you, Porter," Elliot said through clenched teeth.
"Hmm… I thought you'd say that. So why don't I be the first to say, goodbye Elliot," Porter said in a tone that was a little too sweet.
He pulled out his gun and sent one shot into Elliot's chest.
"If I can't have you Olivia, no one can," he laughed and disappeared into the crowd of people forming.
Olivia stood there in awe, until she heard a simple gasp for air that brought her back to reality.
"Elliot!" she screamed. "Someone, call 911," she yelled at the crowd surrounding them.
"I did miss, an ambulance will be here in a couple minutes," a man said.
"Thank you," she said returning her attention to the dying man who clenched her shirt in one hand.
"El, baby, stay with me. You're gonna be ok, alright? Look at me, look at me!" she screamed as his eyes started closing.
She pushed down on the bullet wound trying to stop the bleeding.
"Li… Liv… I lov… I love you," he whispered.
"Shh I know honey, I know. Save your energy, don't talk," she said pretending to be calm when on the inside she wanted to scream out.
The sirens got closer and closer until a man taped Olivia on the shoulder.
"Ma'am we need to get him to the hospital. We'll need you to move," the man said with a sense of urgency.
"Yes, of course. Can I ride with him?" she said with tears gushing down her face.
"I don't see why not, c'mon we don't have much time," he said pulling her into the ambulance.
The man banged on the wall separating them from the driver.
"Go,'' he screamed.
Olivia held onto Elliot hand.
"Its ok baby, I'm right here," she said completely unable to control her emotions.
**********EO**********
It'd been four hours, and Olivia hadn't stopped pacing or crying since he was wheeled into surgery.
She'd called back home to tell the situation and the whole gang had taken the first plane out they could.
They should be here by now. What the fuck is taking so long? Why the hell would Dean do this? Was he jealous? Oh of course he was, stupid. You heard what he said at the airport. Why was he in California though?
So many questions Olivia kept asking herself. She was beating herself up over something that she couldn't have controlled in any way, shape or form.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a familiar voice.
"Oh baby girl are you alright," Fin said pulling her into a hug.
She had Elliot's blood all over her. Of course she wasn't ok.
"He was down so quick. It all happen so quick I couldn't do anything," Olivia sobbed into Fin's shoulder.
She couldn't be the strong one anymore. She needed to be comforted and Fin, Munch, and Cragen were perfectly willing.
"Oh my little girl, he's going to be ok. He's strong Olivia. You know he'll pull through," Cragen said, rubbing her back.
He couldn't bear to see the closest thing he had to a daughter like this.
They got Olivia to sit and calm down before asking her to explain the situation.
"Why didn't I see that coming? I could have stopped it, and Elliot would be fine right now. If I hadn't come here," Olivia was cut off by Munch's voice.
"Don't do this to yourself, Liv. None of this is your fault. You did what you could and that's all that matters."
Munch gave her a sympathetic smile.
"Ms. Benson?" a doctor called.
Olivia was by him in an instant.
"Yes doctor? Is he alright? What's going on?" she panted.
"Ms. Benson, please calm down. He's fine. Bullet went through and through. Missed all vital organs," the man smiled as put his hand on her arm.
"He's ok?" she said stunned with happiness.
"Yes ma'am. He's a fighter alright," she looked at him puzzled.
"He's asked six times now to go home and already tried to walk out of the room."
"Can I see him?"
"You can take him home if you want."
She started walking towards the room he was in.
"Oh wait! Doc!" she yelled.
"Yes," the man answered.
"Could he take a plane back to New York? That's where we live and we should probably be getting back," she smiled.
"Ya he can. Good luck to you two," he smiled and walked off.
She gestured to the rest of the group to come over to the room. They followed.
"You know you're not supposed to get shot by jealous lovers of your partner," Olivia laughed with the rest of the group as they walked towards his bed.
"Well I'll try next time," he laughed. "You guys all came out here for me?"
He was touched these people cared so much about him
"Well Liv was pretty hysterical on the phone. We had to," Cragen said, winking at Olivia.
"I was not hysterical, I was worried," she blushed.
"Let's get our sorry asses home, and the boney one too," Fin laughed.
"Sounds good to me," Elliot said.
"We'll give you a minute to change, unless you want to stay in that lovely gown," Munch sarcastically stated.
"I'll pass man. I'll be out in a second," Elliot said.
**********EO**********
Within half a day they were all back in the precinct, listen to Elliot and Olivia tell their story of the California adventure. They purposely skipped over the kissing and confessing their love for each other parts though. That could be kept private a little longer. At least until Elliot went home to his crazy wife, to explain to her they were over.
Why did Dean do this? Will he get caught? What will Kathy do when Elliot announces he wants out for good? What will Cragen do when he learns about the relationship? Will Munch or Fin win the bet? So many question and answers to come!
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