A/N: Hey guys! I'm sorry for the late post. I still don't have my computer up and running but am borrowing my mom's computer (hallelujah). So please bear down with me! I hope you like this chapter! I am making this longer! Also note that just for the sake of this chapter, I am giving Elliot a brother. He did marry and divorce Kathy prior to him and Olivia getting together, but Elliot and Kathy never had kids. Like I said, I am doing this just because it is fan-fiction but also for the development of this story.
Chapter 6: 'I Do' Part 2
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Olivia had her hair, nails and make-up done and was smoothing out her dress in front of the mirror as Casey went to grab the small tiara from the box near the dresser. Casey came behind Olivia as they both stood in front of the body length mirror. She placed the beautiful tiara on Olivia's head. It just completed the look. Casey could see a tear go down Olivia's face.
"Awe Liv, what's wrong?" She asked.
Olivia cracked a small smile. "I am just so happy. It's all becoming a reality." She said wiping a tear away. Casey smiled.
"Well I am so happy for you. You have been through so much and you deserve this." Casey gave her friend a hug.
Just then, a special person came into the room and Olivia's mouth dropped.
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"How is the bride doing?" The person smiled.
"Alex! Oh my god! It's so good to see you again!" Olivia hugged her long time friend. It had been years since she last saw her… since that time she came back to testify against her attacker, Liam Connors, but had to leave again under a new identity for her safety.
"I'm so glad to be back." Alex smiled. When she hugged her friend, she noticed how small Olivia had gotten. She would address that another day. Today was Olivia's day.
"There is so much to tell you, but we have to get caught up later." Olivia said. Alex nodded her head in agreement.
"I know. There is so much I have to tell you too. One of these days we have to go out for a cup of coffee or something." She smiled and then turned towards the blonde who was standing back to allow the two women to talk. "Hey, Casey." Alex smiled and gave the current ADA a hug.
"It's been a while hasn't it?" Casey smiled back.
"Oh yes. How is McCoy treating you? Is he being a pain in the ass as usual?" Alex joked. Casey laughed.
"He's okay, but yes sometimes he has been a pain in the ass."
"Well, I just came up here to visit y'all but to also tell you Olivia that they are ready to start when you are." Alex told her friends. Olivia nodded and looked at herself once more in the mirror and walked out the door with the other two women right behind her.
"You look amazing." Melinda awed over her. Olivia smiled and gave her a hug.
"Thank you."
"Elliot's a lucky man." Fin gave his colleague a big hug.
"Thank you Fin." Olivia smiled. She then heard the music play for the bridesmaids and the groomsmen to walk down the aisle together. Pair by pair each of Olivia and Elliot's friends walked down the aisle with everyone looking. Just as the last pair went down, Olivia felt butterflies flutter around in her stomach. This was it. She was about to marry the man of her dreams.
Cragen waited for her at the start of the aisle. She personally asked him to walk her down the aisle. He had always been there for her and he cared for her even when he was beyond pissed at something she did though inside he was proud of what she accomplished on the field. He was there for her when she was still dealing with her sexual assault while she was undercover. He just loved her in that pure sense.
Under any other circumstances, though, Olivia wished it was her real father that would walk her down the aisle on this special day, but Cragen was more of a father figure and Olivia wouldn't have it any other way.
The wedding march started to play and Olivia and Cragen started the walk down the aisle. Everyone was looking at the beyond beautiful bride in her gorgeous dress. She looked radiant and her eyes shined like the light in the sun. She had a smile on her face as she locked eyes with the man that she was about to commit her life to. When they reached the altar, Cragen lifted the veil that covered her face and placed a kiss on her cheek. Olivia smiled and turned towards her man as Cragen went to sit down in the front row. Behind Olivia were Casey, Alex and Melinda and behind Elliot was Fin, Munch and Elliot's brother.
Olivia and Elliot looked at each other before turning towards the minister.
"Today we have gathered in this place of natural beauty to be joyful, in celebration of the relationship of Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler. By their commitment to marry each other, they are saying yes to love, yes to caring, yes to the family. May the spirit of God–which is in the blue sky, in the wind, and in the fresh smells of the Earth–enter your bodies, fill your hearts, and bless your lives.
Have you come here in the midst of these natural surroundings to affirm your commitment to each other?" He asked. Olivia and Elliot answered in unison.
"We have." They said.
The minister smiled and continued on. "You may now say your personal vow, Elliot."
Elliot smiled and turned towards his beautiful bride.
"Olivia, I remember the first time we met. Something about you told me that we were going to be great partners. Everything about you has poured out love, sincerity, and care. You have amazed me every single time we were at work. As time went on and we were great partners together, I had a feeling that we would be great friends. And something as a simple gesture of buying each other coffee in the mornings said without words that we care. Once our friendship was established, before I knew it, we became best friends. There was no other person that I would rather spend a stake-out with. Just your presence was enough for me. The moment that I knew without a shadow of a doubt that you were the one, was when we were at dinner when you let me inside your wall. I knew that it was something that was hard for you to do and you rarely let anyone in, but I knew I had to special to know the real Olivia Benson. I love you for that Olivia. I will always love you no matter what." Elliot finished. The whole time he was looking into her eyes and a few times he saw a few tears go down her eyes.
"Okay Olivia whenever you are ready, you can say your vows." The minister said. Olivia wiped away another tear as she cleared her throat.
"Elliot, words can't describe how I feel with you. Your love has given me so much strength when I felt like there was no more hope. You have helped me through a lot throughout the years and nothing could ever replace the bond that we have. You are my rock, my lover, my best friend, my strength, and the man of my dreams. Years can't deteriorate what we have because it is so strong so because of that, you are all I need Elliot. Even when things seem to crumble around me, you appear so clear to me like fresh water. It always amazes me the way you can see right through me and see into my soul. Because of you, I am who I am today. You make my life complete, Elliot Stabler. That is something that I have been searching for my whole life and I know I now have it with you. I love you so very much and I can't wait to live the rest of my life with you." Olivia finished her vow. It had taken her everything to not cry. Elliot gently wiped away her tears.
The minister carried on. "Where are the rings that symbolize your forever bond from this point forward?"
Fin reached into his pocket and brought out the ring and gave it to Elliot. Casey got the key ready so that when it was time, she could hand the ring to Olivia.
"Okay, repeat after me." The minister told Elliot. "I Elliot, take you Olivia to be my lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part." He said. Elliot repeated them while looking into the wonderful orbs of chocolate that melted him. He slid the ring onto her finger.
"Now Olivia, repeat after me. I Olivia, take you Elliot to be my lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."He said. Olivia did the same and repeated the words that would forever bond them together as husband and wife. She smiled as she slid the ring onto Elliot's ring finger.
The minister went into the last part of the ceremony. "These two people have been drawn together by their love for each other. May they practice self-discipline and patience throughout their marriage, for these are essential to lasting love. May they continue to trust each other, for trust is the foundation on which all love is built."
"Since Elliot and Olivia have pledged their love and commitment to each other before these witnesses, I declare that they are husband and wife. Congratulations! You may kiss the bride." He smiled. It was always a joy to see true love. He loved his job.
Elliot grinned and dipped Olivia giving her a kiss.
A/N: Okay guys! I have to go…it's way past my bedtime and it is 1:21am. I love y'all wayyy too much. Haha Well anyways, sorry to cut it short here, but I hope y'all enjoyed it and please review for the next chapter! Peace Love SVU! x