"Look if you just tell us the DA'S office will go easy on you." Olivia said as she leaned over toward the newest scum of the earth they had caught "Do something right for once."
"Olivia" Cragen said as he came bursting through the door.
"Give me five more minutes Capt I will have him."
"You don't have five" Cragen said with urgency in his voice that made Olivia turn around.
"What is it?" Olivia asked as she followed him out, deep down she was afraid that they had another victim.
"Fin and Munch is taking over and Elliot is rushing you to the hospital."
"Oh God Alex." Olivia said as she went rushing out of the room.
"Relax Liv" Fin said as she went running past him "Women have babies every day of the week."
"I'm not missing the birth of my daughter." Olivia shot back as she charged out of the bull pen.
Elliot was on his feet and behind his partner in seconds. He knew she would be in a hurry but this was ridiculous.
"Hey Liv you do know that a first born can take anywhere from two hours or more."
"And they can arrive the second the mother the mother gets to the hospital too. I refuse to miss one second."
"You won't have to. We have lights and sirens with authority from the captain to do what it took to get you there."
Olivia stopped as quickly as she had took off causing Elliot to almost plow her over.
"What what is it?" He asked with his hand on his weapon. He was use to her uncanny sense of danger.
"What if I'm a terrible mother? What if I turn into my mother with the stress of raising a child?"
"Welcome to the first time parents worry." Elliot said as he guided her to the car "We all have them. We're not going to be good enough. What if I turn out like my parents? I promise you once they place that bundle in your arms it will all be worth it."
"I just hope I can be the parent she needs me to be."
"You already are Olivia you already are." Elliot said as he flipped on the lights and siren and sped out of the garage. In twenty minutes Elliot was guiding the car into a space marked Police Only. He grabbed Olivia's arm stopping her from darting out of the car.
"Listen all you can do is your best. Nothing more and nothing less."
"I will now if you don't mind I want to go to my wife."
Elliot released his hold and stepped out of the car. He followed behind Olivia but not as fast as she was. He remembered when Kathy went into labor and how anxious he was to get to her only to have to wait almost thirty hours before being introduced to his daughter.
"Ma'am I'm looking for Alexandra Cabot-Benson's room she should be in Maternity."
"You are?" The nurse asked looking up from the computer.
"Olivia Benson her wife and this is my partner Detective Elliot Stabler." She responded flashing her badge at the nurse.
"She is on the fourth floor room 4270."
"Thank you." Olivia said as she jumped for the elevator and pushed the fourth floor. She followed the signs and quickly found Alex's room.
"Hey Blondie." Olivia whispered as she opened the door and saw Alex.
"You made it." Alex said as her face lit up.
"Wouldn't miss this for the world." Olivia whispered before kissing her wife gently. "How's its going?"
"Contractions are about fifteen minutes apart and she's dilated to five centimeters with fifty percent e-faced." Dr. Smith answered as she entered reading Alex's chart. "I'm glad you made it Olivia."
"Wouldn't miss it. How long are we looking at?"
"At the rate she's progressing I'd say you two should be proud parents in about three hours possibly less. I'm going to check her again since it's showing her contractions are increasing."
Olivia nodded and gripped Alex's hands tightly. She could see the nervousness and excitement in Alex when she looked into her eyes.
"Make that here shortly ladies it looks like your daughter is determined to make an entrance and come in quickly."
"Just like her mother." Olivia said laughing which received a smack from Alex.
"I'm going to go get the team together and everything we need. Please try to remain calm Olivia."
"Why me she's the one who's having the baby."
"I know honey but I had an epidural the second I came into the room and you have had nothing."
For what seemed like a lifetime but had only been twenty minutes Olivia stood by Alex. She fed her ice chips when asked and told her repeatedly how much she loved her. This was the best gift she could have ever given her. She was pacing the floor when Alex screamed.
"What is it?" Olivia said trying her best not to panic.
"I think its time." Alex said with a smile that resembled a grimace.
Olivia darted out of the room and grabbed the first person who she saw. One look at her and the nurse knew what the problem was.
"What is the room number?"
"4270"
"Go we will be in there before you get by your wife's side."
True to her word the doctor beat Olivia in and before she knew it the room was swarming with nurses. She helped Alex up into a sitting position as the doctor asked .
"Alex Olivia you ready to meet your little girl?" The doctor asked.
"yes" They said in unison.
"I hope so because here she comes. When I tell you too Alex I want you to push as hard as you can only stopping when you count to ten."
Alex nodded as another contraction hit.
"Now Alex."
"Come on baby push. You can do it" Olivia said as she helped Alex the best she could "Push."
"Alex take a break and relax." The doctor said "On the next contraction push as hard as you can.
"you are doing wonderful." Olivia whispered as she wiped the sweat from Alex's brow.
"It hurts so bad. I don't think I can do it." Alex cried as tears poured from her eyes.
"You can honey. You are the strongest person I know. Just look at me and remember I love you."
"LOVE YOU" Alex screamed out as she felt another contraction hit.
"Come on push through it Alex push through it. I'm right here baby I'm right…." Olivia was saying but stopped short when she heard a piercing cry.
"Is that?" Alex asked half laughing half crying.
"It's your little girl Mrs Benson. Now I need you to try to relax for a minute. I will tell you when I need you to push again."
Alex collapsed against the bed crying "How is she? Is she ok?"
Olivia walked toward the end of the bed to catch a glance at her daughter.
"She's perfect." Olivia whispered amazed at the sight before her.
"Alex one more small push and you will hold your baby girl. I need you to do that now."
Alex leaned forward again and pushed until she heard the doctor tell her to lay back. AS she did a nurse laid a blue medical blanket across her chest. Doctor Smith stood and placed the now screaming baby girl on her chest.
"Olivia would you like to cut the cord?"
Olivia nodded taking the scissors that was being handed to her and cutting where the pointed. As soon as she did she handed the scissors back and wrapped Alex in her arms.
"I love you." Olivia choked out over come with emotions as she kissed Alex's sweat covered brow. "And Madeline Rose I have been dying to meet you."
"She's perfect isn't she?" Alex asked as she finally found her voice.
"Yes she is." Olivia whispered as she stroked the baby's cheek. "Just like her mother."