I am sorry that I have not updated sooner. I just got busy with school and other things and this story kind of got pushed to the side. But I am going to try to make time to write so that I can update sooner this time.

Thanks again for reading and reviewing. I really take what everyone writes into consideration when I write the next chapter. That being said, I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised at how you wanted this chapter to go. So I hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think…please. :)

Also I should let you know before this chapter that Casey is married. Her husband's name is Greg. They have a daughter named Sophia.

Disclaimer: Still own nothing. *tear*

Olivia was pulled from her thoughts when the timer on her phone went off meaning the three minutes it took for the test to finish were up. She picked up the test and took a deep breath. Both her and Elliot breathed in at the same time. With tears in her eyes, Olivia took one last breath and flipped over the test…

"It's..It's positive" she stared at the test in disbelief. Elliot took the test out of her hand and looked at with the same expression. After minute he broke the silence that filled the room.

"We're gonna have another baby" he said still looking at the test.

"Yeah. We're having a baby" Olivia's was just above a whisper as she spoke. She stood up and walked to the window and stood looking out into the front yard. "This is a good thing, right?" she asked after a while, her voice sounding a bit louder now.

"Of course it is. I mean we are going to have to discuss a few things, but we can make this work."

Olivia looked at the time on the clock on the wall, "Speaking of work, we are late. We have to go." She started walking to the door but Elliot grabbed her hand to stop her. She turned around and looked at him with a puzzled expression on her face. "Elliot, seriously we gotta go."

"Liv, you were in the bathroom throwing up all of your guts. You don't need to go to work. Please stay home..Please."

"El come on. I'm fine..I promise."

"But Liv, I would really feel a lot better if you stayed home. Just for today. I'll just tell Cragen you're sick. Please..for me."

"Oh that's not fair. You know when you say 'please for me' I always give in."

"Yeah, I know..So you'll stay home then?"

"Just for today. But tomorrow I'm going to work no matter what."

Elliot was smiling now as he started walking to the door. He kissed Olivia on the forehead. "Thank you." He leaned and kissed her lips softly. As he put his hand on the door knob he turned back around toward Olivia. "I want to relax today, okay? I'll pick up Maddie from Casey after ballet so you don't have to worry about that. I'll bring home dinner. So just sit and relax."

"Alright. Fine. I'll just sit here and do..nothing."

Elliot called over his shoulder as he was closing the door, "Good!"

A little after six, Olivia was awoken from her nap by the sound of the door opening. Soon she heard little feet running throughout the house and knew they had to be coming from Maddie. She sat up on the couch just in time to catch Maddie as she ran to Olivia. "Madeline, honey, slow down. Don't run okay."

"Sorry Mommy. Daddy said you were sick." Maddie climbed into the sofa and stood on her knees bouncing on the cushions.

"Yeah baby. Mommy's stomach was icky. Honey please stop bouncing on the couch." Maddie stopped bouncing but remained standing on the couch. "Did you have fun at school and dance?"

"Yes. When Aunt Casey came to pick me up she gave me candy."

"Well I can see that. Because you're just a ball of energy."

"And she did my ballerina bun." Maddie pointed to the bun that sat neatly on the top of her head.

"It's very pretty."

"And Sophia is sleeping here this weekend"

"Really? That will be fun. Why don't you change out of your dance clothes and put on something else?"

"Okay Mommy" Olivia looked up and saw Elliot coming into the living room. He sat down beside her and kissed her. "Hi. How was work?"

"It was okay. No new cases. How are you feeling?"

"Well I got sick a couple more times but that was it. I'm fine."

"Do you need me to get you anything?"

"No I'm fine..So Maddie told me Sophia is going to be here this weekend."

"Uh yeah. When I picked Maddie up Greg asked if we could take Sophia for the weekend. He is planning something for the weekend since its their anniversary. Is it okay if she stays? I mean I assumed it would be fine."

"No, no its fine. I love Sophia and Greg and Casey do help a lot with Maddie."

"Yeah. Well I brought dinner. Chinese, your favorite."

"Alright. I'm gonna go check on Maddie and then we'll be down."

"Okay. She's being a little quiet up there." Elliot chuckled as Olivia stood up and walked upstairs.

Olivia walked into Maddie's room and couldn't help but laugh at what she saw. Maddie was stuck in her shirt trying to pull it over her head. "Maddie, sweetie, what are you doing?" Olivia rushed over to her and bent down trying to grab the shirt from Maddie, who was still grabbing at it.

"Mommy, I'm stuck. Help me." Maddie was becoming somewhat panicked.

"Okay. Let go of the shirt and be still." Maddie stopped moving and Olivia pulled to shirt over her body in one movement. "See all better."

Maddie released a breath then looked at Olivia. "Thanks Mommy."

"You're welcome baby. Come on Daddy's waiting so we can eat dinner."

Maddie and Olivia made went back down stairs but not before Olivia had to remind Maddie not to run on the stairs. When they walked into the kitchen Elliot was hanging up his phone. He turned to Olivia with an apologetic look.

"Did you get called back into work?" Olivia asked as she walked further into the kitchen.

"Yeah. We got another vic. "

"Alright well I'll call the sitter and we'll go." Olivia reached for her phone but Elliot stopped her.

"You're supposed to have the day off remember. It's technically still the day. So stay here with Maddie. Please."

Olivia her phone down and let out a frustrated sigh. "Fine. Maddie and I will have some girl time."

Maddie who had been quiet throughout their conversation tapped Elliot on the leg. He bent to make eye contact with her. "Daddy, will you be home for my story?"

"I don't know munchkin, but I promise I'll be here when you wake up."

"But you have to tell me story tonight. You promised."

"I know sweetie and I'm really sorry." Elliot pushed Maddie's hair out of her face. "What if Mommy tells you a story tonight and tomorrow night I'll tell you two stories."

Maddie looked at Olivia and then back to Elliot. "But Mommy doesn't do it the same."

Olivia pulled Maddie's hair off of her shoulders before she bent down too. "I'll do the best I can to tell you a story just like Daddy. You can teach me. Okay?"

Maddie thought for a second. "Okay"

Elliot kissed Maddie's forehead then he and Olivia stood up. "I will be back as soon as I can." He kissed Olivia and walked out of the kitchen and then the front door.

Olivia and Maddie ate dinner, Maddie did her homework and was now bathed and ready for bed.

Olivia sat down the bed beside Maddie. "Okay Maddie. Let's see if I can tell a story like Daddy."

"It's gonna be really hard. Daddy tells good stories."

"Well. I have a lot of work to do then. So what kind of story do you want to hear?"

"Uhm..Tell me about when I was a baby."

"Let me think..Alright I have a story."

Olivia was woken up by the sound of crying, Maddie's crying. Olivia jumped up off the bed forgetting about the stitched in her abdomen until she was reminded by the pain. "Hold on baby. I'm coming as fast as I can believe me." She reached into the basinet beside her bad and grab the screaming baby. Just as she sat on the bed Casey who was still half asleep followed by a even less awake Greg walked into the room.

Casey sat on the bed beside Olivia. "Had I known she was gonna cry this much I might have rethought my offer to let you stay here while Elliot's at that conference."

"I'm sorry. She's cranky and sleepy and hungry."

"Greg. Go grab a bottle out of the fridge." Greg rushed out the room and grabbed a bottle he returned shortly and handed the bottle to Olivia who quickly began feeding Maddie. That worked for a whole two seconds before Maddie was crying again. Olivia stood up and started pacing.

"When she's like this Elliot walks her up and down the hallway."

Greg finally began waking up. "Well then lets go in the hallway."

They all went into the hallway and Olivia started walking back and forth in the hallway bouncing Maddie in her arms. After 20 minutes Casey decided to give a try and began pacing in the hallway just like Olivia had. When that didn't work Greg gave it a try with the same result. After about an hour they still had a crying baby.

Olivia ran a hand down her face. "How is it Elliot can do this and she goes to sleep in two seconds? Ugh. I can't do this. I need Elliot."

Casey walked over to Olivia. "Liv, you're doing fine. It's only been a couple of weeks and your still getting adjusted. And you know Elliot can't come home yet. Not for a couple more days. We're here. And we'll stay up as long as it takes. Right Greg?"

Greg was about to agree but he thought about what Casey had just said. The way things were going this could take a while. He wasn't sure that he could handle that. When he saw the look that Casey was giving him though he knew he had no choice but to agree. "Uh yeah, Liv we'll stick it out with you..No matter what."

"Thanks. I really am sorry to put you through this."

"Liv, we knew what we we're getting into when we offered to let you stay here. Don't worry. You're fine."

"Thanks. Umm. Maybe we should try feeding her again. I'm gonna go grab the bottle."

Olivia sat back on the bed and began feeding Maddie. She finished feeding and fell asleep after Olivia burped her. Casey came into the room and sat down beside Olivia. "See, Liv. I told you you could do it. You just question yourself then you get stressed and she gets stressed."

"I know your right. I just worry that I'm gonna do something thats gonna screw her up. I want her to stay as perfect as she is right now." Olivia looked down at the sleeping baby in her arms. "I guess I'm just being over protective."

"No you're being a mother. A really good one. This is just going to take some getting used to. But once you do, you're going to be amazing."

"Thanks Casey. You don't how much that means to me."

"Don't mention it. But I think we all should get some sleep before she wakes up again and we have to do this all over again."

"Yep. Goodnight."

"How was that?" Olivia looked down at her daughter.

"Well, I think Daddy would be proud. You did good Mommy." Maddie looked up at her mother as she spoke.

"Thank you baby. Now come on. Under the covers you go. You have school tomorrow." Olivia leaned down and kissed Maddie before walking to the door. "I love you sweetheart."

"I love you too Mommy."

Olivia turned on Maddie's flower night light then turned off the over head light before walking out of her room and cracking the door. She went into her room and laid on the bed thinking about the new life that was growing in her. Soon there would be another little person to tuck in at night and tell these stories to. Eventually she fell asleep and when Elliot got home he went up to their bedroom to find her laying on the bed with her hand draped over her stomach.

I hope you liked it. I promise I will try to update sooner this time. Let me know what you think.