As the jury came back, Olivia's heart was pounding harder inside of her chest as she waited to hear the verdict. She held her breath upon hearing the judge asking one of the jurors to read the verdict, as her heart continued pounding away.

" We the jury find the defendment; Jason Knore guilty."

Olivia exhaled, just as the tears formed in her eyes, knowing that this monster would never be able to do the hideous things to another woman. Elliot was beyond thrilled, as he glanced over at the other victims who each were crying out of happiness. At least now they would be able to move on and have closure, although it would take time for that to happen.

Once the trial was over, Elliot and Olivia hugged each other," I love you."
" I love you too," she whispered, before taking his hand as the two walked out of the courtroom together. Jason was sentanced to life in prision without any possiblity of parole, although Elliot knew that this guy would try to pull something in order to get his conviction turned around.

Jason still thought in his own mind that he was innoncent. Yet, the jurors didn't think so neither did the judge for that matter. While the two were heading home, Elliot wrapped his arm around her back, " You knew that resturant that just opened, I got reservations for us around 6pm tonight?"

Olivia was in disbelief," I heard there's a long wait."

" Let's just say I know someone that able to get us in, that means we both have to get dressed up," as he glanced over, seeing the smile on her face," We could use a night out together just us."

She knew Elliot had a very big romantic side. Something was telling her that this wasn't going to be an ordinary night out," What's going on, not once during the 12 years we worked together did you take me out?"

He shook his head,"Stop acting like a cop Liv. Just don't take long getting ready."

" I wouldn't talk El."

" Are you accusing me detective ?", he teased, " You already knew about the reservations, already saw the dress hanging up in the closet."

Olivia laughed softly," You going to banger me over the cost, now we're starting to sound like a married couple?"

Elliot knew that they were already heading that way, but knew that this time he would be a better husband. Besides, he was willing to get remarried for a second time. Once they picked up Emily from daycare, which she attended three days a week, they headed home.

Around 6pm, the door to the bedroom opened as Olivia stepped out. Elliot's heart did a triple beat upon seeing her deck out in a black lace dress that came down to her knees. Yet it was classy completely with a pair of black opened toe heels.

" You look beautiful," he said as his blue eyes sank into her browns.

Olivia smiled softly, as she fixed his sportsjacket," I always liked that blue dress shirt, it goes much better than what you orignally had on."

" That was only because Emily spit up on the other shirt," but once Kathleen arrived to watch Emily, the two headed out.

The interior of the resturant was one that completely blew Olivia away. The décor was beautiful but set in a very lavish romantic setting. Their table had a small candle burning in the center which made made her eyes sparkle as she sat down," You really didn't have to do this."

" I want to," as the waiter placed two chanpange glasses which were each filled with water in front of them, which got a kick out of Olivia," We can always pretend that this is champange or wine," due to the fact that she was still nursing their daughter.

Olivia sighed, " Could have used a glass of wine, right about now. I can wait just a few more months."

After dinner, people began dancing. Olivia looked up to see Elliot standing there holding out his hand. That was a first, although she told people she didn't dance, that was just a lie. As he wisked her out onto the dance floor, Olivia laughed softly.

" Never knew you really liked to dance," he whispered.

" Only with you," she replied.

As the two danced slowly, Olivia's eyes closed for a few moments. She had never in her life had someone love her as much as Elliot did. In fact, their relationship only got stronger after what had happened.

Not long after they left the resturant did the two find themselves at a park. Yet, neither of them wanted to go home," You surprise me, I never knew you could dance."

Elliot chuckled," I managed to hide it, still have the moves," as he imitated a funny disco move which Fin just happened to catch.

" Elliot " Disco" Stabler, disco's been dead for a longtime."

Olivia couldn't help it but laugh, as Fin shook his head, "You need to go out more, I don't mean hanging with the stay at home Daddy's club, I see you with. You have to see them in action Liv, coming down the street pushing strollers with their diaper bags and sunglasses."

" We talk about other things; cooking, sports anything else."

Fin chuckled," It's not way I'd be spending my retirement, just for the record Stabler don't be busting anymore moves like that."

Once he left, Olivia took a hold of Elliot's hand, "C'mon lets walk. I know you much rather spend your retirement doing something else."

" Nope, I'm glad we had Emily. Things happened, I'm glad I get to spend the rest of my retirement with you," seeing the look on her face,"I'm serious Liv, us together should have happened a long time ago."

Her eyes closed, after seeing the look on face. When she didn't feel his lips on hers, she opened her eyes only to discover that Elliot down on his knee with an open jewerly box, " Olivia Benson will you marry me?"

Olivia eyes watered seeing the sparkling diamond engagement ring inside of the box," Yes," as he slowly removed it before slipping it down her finger. Tears rushed down her cheeks, as Elliot got up and pulled her closer. Their lips then came together, for a slow romantic kiss.

" I love you," she cried after breaking away," So much."

Elliot continued holding her close," I love you too Liv, it was true what you said about me being the longest relationship that you've even had. We're still together."

" How lucky," she teased," We should head home, I've got a busy today tomorrow."

He nodded as the two headed home, by the that time Kathleen rushed out due to the fact that she had be up very early for work the next morning. The two understood, yet had no idea that Olivia was about to take a trip upstate after new evidence showed that Jason had paid someone to keep an on her.