SOOOO Sorry this update took so long everyone! I've been working non-stop for the past month and haven't had time to come up for air before now. Hope you enjoy this one! Will try to update soon!

Barba and Olivia return to find a very anxious Lucia waiting for them on their couch. She jumps up the moment they enter and makes eye contact with her son.

Barba gives her a nervous smile, "They're both fine."

Lucia's gaze now shifts to Olivia who returns a soft, tired smile. Lucia's face lights up as she rushes forward to embrace the Lieutenant. "Oh, Olivia, Honey, congratulations! I'm so happy for you two!"

Liv can't help the small chuckle that escapes her- happy to finally share the news with someone other than Barba. Lucia moves back- holding her at arms length, "OK, tell me everything! How far along?"

"Mamí, we both have to be at work tomorrow, can this wait?"

Liv smiles at Barba, "Let your mom have her fun!"

Barba gives both women 'the look' which morphs into a smile. "I'm gonna go check on Noah." He gives Liv a peck on the cheek before retreating to the boy's room.

Olivia turns back to Lucia, "13 weeks"

Lucia's excitement grows, "Girl, boy? Were they able to tell tonight?"

Barba steps quietly into Noah's room as the sound of the women chattering fills their apartment. He walks over and looks down at the boy- sound asleep. He places a hand on his back- feeling the motion of Noah's slow, steady breathing- and takes a deep breath himself.

He hates this feeling- the one he felt tonight. The uncertainty, the complete lack of control. Noah is tangible- it gives him the false perception that he can protect him from everything. And even knowing it's not true- he feels in control. Barba realizes that for the next 6 months- he'll be holding his breath- waiting to be in control again. But in the back of his mind, he knows that he'll be holding his breath for the rest of his life. That this little person in front of him- and the one yet to arrive- will be carrying his heart around outside his body til the day he dies. It's terrifying and exhilarating.

Reassured that Noah is sleeping peacefully- he makes his way back out to the living room.

Barba finds Liv and his mother laughing hysterically about something as he approaches. Lucia changes the subject, "So names?"

"Oye, Mamí, enough for tonight. We have another 6 months for the two of you to plan."

Lucia rolls her eyes at Barba, "Alright, Rafi." She leans over to hug Olivia.

"Goodnight, Lucia."

"Night, Liv."

Olivia retreats to their room as Barba walks his mom to the door.

"Mamí, we're telling the squad this weekend. We're doing lunch here, if you'd like to join, after Mass?"

"Wouldn't miss it." She leans in and gives Barba a peck on the cheek. "Congratulations, Papí. Te amo."

Barba gives her a soft smile, "Love you, too, Mom."

Olivia has changed and is sitting up in bed when Barba walks in. He undoes his cufflinks and turns to deposit them on their dresser when she speaks up from behind him, "You know we haven't discussed names."

Barba turns to look over his shoulder, amused, as he untucks and unbuttons his shirt. "Mmhmm, have you thought about it?"

Olivia smirks back, "A little." At the quirk of his eyebrow, she procedes. "Well, you know if it's a boy- we could name him, Rafael-"

Barba turns back to her, as if it's a joke, "No we can't." Olivia's perplexed look tells him she wasn't joking. He's taken aback. "Liv, Noah was first, if anyone gets Rafael, it's-"

"Rafi, I'm sure Noah would understand if you wanted-"

"I don't." He states matter-of-factly. He walks over to hamper to deposit his shirt before returning to sit on the end of their bed where he begins to remove his shoes.

Olivia's touched by his adamance that Noah be treated like any other first born.

"Alright, no Rafael. You have any ideas?"

Barba shrugs, "Hadn't really thought about it."

"Because it's a girl?" Olivia smirks, feigning annoyance.

Barba looks over his shoulder with a grin, "I didn't say that." He finally sheds his shoes and stands to shirk of his pants and suspenders before moving to the closet to hang them up.

Olivia considers him a moment, "If it is a girl-" Barba peeks out from the closet with a wide grin, Olivia rolls her eyes at him. "IF it's a girl, I was thinking- Catalina."

This time when Barba peeks out- it's much more serious. For once, Olivia isn't sure how to read him, "Unless you-"

Barba shakes his head, "No, I love it." He moves towards the bed and leans over her, pressing a kiss to her lips. His voice catches as he whispers against her lips, "It's perfect." And then there they are again- the tears- welling up in his eyes. After all the emotion of the day- he can't seem to help it.

Olivia takes his face in both hands- smiling at his rare display. "I love you."

He smiles before pressing another kiss to her lips. He pulls back and climbs in bed beside her.

She turns to face him- a wide grin on her face. "So, boy's names."

Barba rolls his eyes and laughs at her eagerness. It's going to be a long night. He pulls her into his side and she snuggles into his chest. "So boy names" he says into her hair.

Sunday finally rolls around- the entire squad is right on time. They manage to make small talk until Barba's mom gets there but they all know something is up. As soon as Lucia walks through the door- Barba decides not to drag it out any more.

"Alright guys- just- before we get started, we have a couple quick announcements." Amid the questioning looks and raised eyebrows, he opens the floor up to Olivia who has stepped up beside him to take his hand.

Fin and Amanda both look as if they're holding their breath.

Olivia smiles over at the two of them, "First, Barba has decided to go ahead and adopt Noah."

Amanda and Carisi both look a bit shocked- though Amanda's shock is laced with worry about the possible implications of this step.

Amanda's the first to speak up, excited for him, "Wow, Barba! Big step."

Olivia turns to look at Barba- who shifts his gaze from her to the squad. She gives his hand a quick squeeze- encouraging him to share the rest. He takes a deep breath, "And it appears Noah will have a baby sister or brother joining him soon."

Fin stands shocked, Carisi perplexed, while excitement washes over Amanda's face but she hesitates. Does this mean-?

Olivia smiles at her and confirms, "I'm pregnant."

Amanda rushes toward her, "Oh my God, Liv! Congratulations!" She envelops her in a hug giving Fin and Carisi time to catch up.

Fin's eyes shift quickly to Barba- still not sure what to think. Barba returns a nervous smile. Carisi is next to step up and hug the Lieutenant before Fin leans in to her for a quick hug and genuine congratulations. Of anyone here, save Barba- Fin knows how long she's wanted this and is happy for her.

Lucia, Amanda and Carisi crowd around Olivia chattering excitedly.

Meanwhile, Noah who'd been contentedly playing on the floor, makes his way over to Barba – he holds his hands up to be picked up so he can investigate the sudden commotion. Barba obliges. "Quieres jugo?" He looks to Fin who's standing on the outside of the circle. "Another beer?"

Fin nods and follows him into the kitchen. Barba grabs Fin another beer before focusing on pouring Noah some juice. Fin leans against the counter and waits for Barba to hand off the juice. "Congratulations, Counselor."

Barba nods, with a tight smile. He knows Fin has more to say so he waits. Fin meets his eyes. "Don't fuck this up."

It's matter-of-fact, non-threatening but clear.

And Barba can't blame him- Fin's the closest thing Liv has to a brother. Fin's just as protective of her as Barba is- and Barba doesn't just respect that- he appreciates it. It lets him breathe easy knowing she has a number two that has her back.

Barba returns a nervous chuckle, "Doing my best not to."

Fin gives him a genuine smile- "I know."

They give each other an understanding nod before walking back to join the others.

Lucia and Amanda have steered the conversation towards names. Olivia- excited to finally have answers is eager to share, "We're thinking Michael if it's a boy."

Carisi pipes up- "Noah and Michael- very biblical."

"Hey, don't look at me- he's the Catholic." Olivia jokes as Barba steps back into the circle beside her.

"My grandfather was Miguel so we thought it'd be a good name to pass on." Barba gives Olivia's arm a quick squeeze.

She turns back to the group, "And if it's a girl, Catalina." Olivia looks straight to Lucia to gauge her reaction. Lucia's face softens, a tender smile overtaking her face. She nods to Olivia and her son in silent communication.

"Oh that's a beautiful name! Is that a family name too?" Amanda asks.

Lucia turns to her with a nod, "My mother's."

"That's very sweet."

Barba finally cuts in to the gabbing, "Alright everyone- food's getting cold. And if we wait too much longer we'll have a hungry, grumpy three year old boy on our hands."

Olivia turns to him, amused. "You sure it's not the hungry, grumpy 45 year old boy we have to be worried about?"

Barba cuts her a look of faux disapproval as everyone laughs before moving to take their seats.

Barba and Liv can't help the smiles that stay plastered on their faces for the rest of the afternoon. This had been the last stage in solidifying that this was really happening- telling the people closest to them. Although, Barba realizes- as he places Noah in his highchair- that they still have one more (very important) person to explain it to.