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Olivia woke up around 2 o'clock. She turned over and saw that Maureen was still peacefully asleep. She quietly crawled out of bed. She grabbed Maureen's phone from the living room table and looked for Anthony's phone number. She dialed his number and hoped he would answer.

'Hello?' He answered after the third ring.

'Hi Anthony?'

'Yes. Who's this?'

'My name is Olivia Benson. I'm a friend of Maureen's.'

'Wow, THE Olivia Benson. I've heard a lot about you. How are you ?'

'I'm well. I actually called because I wanted to talk to you about Maureen.'

'Oh god, is she okay?' There was a sudden sound of panic in his voice.

'She is fine.'

'Is Mr. Stabler cutting himself again?' He still had a sound of concern in his voice.

'No, but this has to do with Mr. Stabler.'

'What's the matter?'

'As you know, I haven't spoken to Elliot or any of his family in over 2 years. Last night Mo called me and I rushed over to the apartment to see what was wrong. Maureen came back to my apartment so I could deal with her father. I finally came back this morning. We talked for a little bit and she brought up the fact that she pays for all the bills. I know that is a lot of money. I don't think it's fair that Maureen has to support her father by herself. So I had decided that when I go back to Mr. Stabler and Maureen's apartment tonight that I will offer to come live with me until he can get back on his feet and pay for all his expenses himself. Money has been hard since he gave his pension to his ex-wife Kathy. Maureen brought up how she wanted to live with you but she couldn't leave her father. And I was wondering, if the offer for Maureen to move in with you is still on the table.' She explained.

'Of course it is. I love Maureen so much Ms. Benson. She is such an amazing girl and I can't see myself with anyone else but her. I would be so happy if you would allow Maureen to move in with me.'

'Anthony, I'm not making any promises but I'm going to try my hardest to convince her father to let her move in with you. I know Maureen loves you very much and this next step would make her very happy.'

'Thank you very much Ms. Benson this means a lot.'

'No problem honey. And please call me Olivia.'

'Thanks again Olivia. Talk to you later.' He hung up the phone and Olivia had a smile on her face. Maureen deserved to be happy and this would definitely bring a smile to her face.

Olivia jumped in the shower and got changed while Maureen was sleeping. It was around 4 o'clock when Olivia decided to wake up Maureen.

'Mo, sweetie it's time to wake up.' Olivia gently rubbed her back. Slowly Maureen stretched her arms and turned on to her back and looked up at Olivia with her sleepy eyes.

'Hi Liv.'

'Hi sweetie. I'm sorry I had to wake you up but we have to go to your dad's soon.'

'It's okay.' Maureen tried to get up.

'Wait, hold on I have to talk to you about something first.' Maureen pushed herself up against the headboard.

'What's up Liv?'

'I called Anthony while you were sle-'

'You what!? Why!'

'Relax baby, I called him to talk to him about something good.'

'What?'

'I asked him how he would feel about having you move in with him.'

Maureen looked at her with a confused look. 'Why would you say that?'

'I'm going to ask your father to come move in with me so I can keep a closer look on him. I don't want you living at the apartment by yourself. So I thought that you living with Anthony and your father living with me would work out perfectly.'

'What did Anthony say?'

'He said the offer is still on the table and you are welcomed to move in whenever you want.'

'Wow, thanks Liv.' She threw her arms around Olivia's neck giving her a tight squeeze.

'Don't thank me yet Mo. We got to get through to your father first.'

'I'm going to take a shower and then we will go.' Maureen jumped out of bed and walked in to the bathroom to take a shower.

Olivia was sitting next to Elliot on one couch, while Maureen sat on the recliner next to them. Maureen had yet to tell Olivia about the physical damage Elliot had done to her. She wanted to tell her so badly, but she didn't want to relive the memories of the pain she endured.

'Elliot, there's no way to sugar coat this. You need to see a therapist.' Olivia ended the awkward silence amongst them.

'I've taken care of that already. I called George after you left and he has agreed to see me every Tuesday and Thursday. Twice a week until I'm fixed from whatever I have.'

'Elliot, you are going to get help. You are very upset and you have gone through a lot of pain and suffering and you haven't been able to talk to anybody about your feelings yet.'

'So I've agreed to see a therapist. What's next?' Olivia didn't say anything. She looked at Maureen who was pretty calm during the talk.

Olivia cleared her throat,' Elliot I want you to move in with me.'

'I can't let Maureen live alone Liv. She is a 25 years old!'

'She won't be living alone El. I was thinking why doesn't she go and live with Anthony. I called him today and he has agreed to let her move in with him. It would help Maureen a lot too; she wouldn't have to put all her money into the bills. She could have a little extra spending money to herself. You would move in with me, we would be able to work on our friendship and I could be there to help you through your pain.'

'Wait hold on. You called my daughter's boyfriend and asked him if she could move in with him. You're not her mother Liv. I am her father I should have the choice of where she goes.'

'You are right Elliot I am not her mother but I care for her just as much as a mother should care for her daughter. Anthony sounds like a great guy, they love each other madly.'

'I get you always wanted to be a mother Liv, but you don't know how it feels to have your daughter move in with her boyfriend.'

'Daddy!' Maureen knew that Elliot was way out of hand.

'You can't keep throwing the fucking I'm not a mother card at me Elliot! I'm trying to help you here Elliot. I offered for you to come live with me. While your daughter moves on with her life. She is 25 years old Elliot! She could move out at any fucking time if she really wanted to. But she didn't she stayed her with you day after day watching you struggle. It's time for her to live her life! Stop holding her back.'

Elliot stood up and walked towards the window. He looked outside and thought about the offer. He would get to see Olivia every day while his daughter was living with her boyfriend. He knew that Anthony was a good guy and would do anything for her. He turned around to face the girls.

'Fine. I'll move in with you Olivia. And I give you permission to move in with Anthony, Maureen.' Maureen jumped up from the recliner and jumped into her father's arms.

'Thank you so much daddy! I know Liv is going to take great care of you. I love you so much.' She walked over to Olivia and gave her a huge hug. 'Thanks Liv, you're the best. I'm going to call Anthony and let him know the great news.' She walked happily into her room and closed the door. Olivia stood up and walked over to Elliot.

'I'm so proud of you Elliot. You are making the right decision here. Everything's going to work out.'

'I hope so Liv; I can't stand feeling this pain anymore.' He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into him and buried his face into her neck. His breath on her bare skin brought chills up and down her spine. She wrapped her arms around his body enjoying the feeling of having him in her arms.

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