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*three weeks later*

Olivia ran a shaky hand through her hair and looked at her outfit for the hundredth time that morning. She shook her head and started to unbutton the long sleeved gray shirt she was wearing. The bedroom door opened and Brian walked in the room. Olivia spun around and took a deep breath.

"You scared me half to death, Brian."

"Sorry," he frowned, his eyes stopping briefly on her exposed bra before meeting her gaze, "You have to leave soon, love."

Olivia shook her head and unbuttoned the rest of her shirt. She walked over to the closet and frowned, putting a hand on her hip. She peeked her head out and saw Brian watching her, "I can't find anything to wear."

"What you were wearing before was fine, Liv," she could hear the frustration in his voice. She turned back to her clothes and sighed. Moving a few hangers, she finally decided on a dark purple sweater to go with her black pants. She walked out, pulling the sweater over her head. She felt tugging and frowned, her sweater halfway over her head. Olivia pulled, feeling her sweater tug on her necklace. She sighed.

Brian slowly walked over to her and gently helped her pull the sweater down. Once they got the sweater on, Olivia looked at Brian and smiled sadly.

"Thanks," she whispered. Brian softly caressed the side of her face over the healing cut and looked her in the eyes.

"Liv, you don't have to go back yet," Brian frowned, "They said they don't expect you back for a long time. You could go back whenever you feel comfortable.."

"I know, Brian," Olivia turned back to the mirror and brushed her hair, "But if I don't go back now I'll never go."

She turned back to him and saw him staring at her. She smiled softly, "Ready?"

"Oh," Brian shook his head and smiled, "Yeah I guess. You look great, Liv."

She nodded, grabbed her phone, and walked out of the room. Heading towards the front door, she stopped, causing Brian to run into her. Olivia turned around, looked at him, and kissed his lips softly. He smiled under her lips and kissed her back gently, running his hand through her hair. She pulled away and smiled softly.

"Alright, now I'm ready."

Brian pulled the car into a parking space next to the precinct. Olivia's hand shook and she put them in her pockets. She looked at Brian and he squeezed her hand gently. He got out, walked around the car, and opened her door. She smiled up at him and got out.

Brian shut the door, took her hand, and they walked towards the precinct. Olivia stopped in front of the steps and stared at a car parked in front of the precinct.

"Whose car is that?"

"Oh," Brian stopped and looked at the car, "I forgot to tell you about that. That's Lieutenant Murphy…. He's taking over your position."

"Oh…." Olivia frowned and felt Brian squeeze her hand. She smiled softly and they walked into the precinct.

The mixed sounds of people yelling and phones ringing made Olivia's hands sweat. It had been over a month since she worked in SVU. Somehow, it was also comforting to her. The couple walked towards the elevators and climbed on. The small dings rang in Olivia's ears and she swallowed. Brian squeezed her hand again as the elevator came to a stop.

The doors opened and Olivia stepped off, letting go of Brian's hand. He looked at her confused before following her. She could feel his hand on her back as they walked towards the squad room. Olivia stopped outside of the door leading to the squad room before stepping inside.

Dozens of eyes looked up from what they were doing and stared at her. Olivia felt like turning around and leaving….or puking. She took a deep breath and looked around, finally resting her eyes towards her office. Nick, Amanda, and Fin looked up from their computers and Nick stood up.

"Liv…" Nick began. She held up her hand, looked at Brian, then walked towards her office. The man inside looked up from his papers as she walked in, shutting the door behind her.

"Who the hell are you?" she demanded, putting a hand on her hip. The man stood up and held his hand out to her.

"Lieutenant Murphy. You must be Sergeant Benson."

She eyed him before taking his hand and shaking it. Olivia could tell he had been in SVU ever since she had been gone.

"Thanks…for holding down the fort while I was…away," Olivia looked out of the office window and saw Brian and Fin talking. She smiled softly.

"Yeah… they weren't too much trouble," the lieutenant frowned, "Except Detective Tutuola. Anytime I asked him to do something he would look at Amanda and tell her that I was talking to her and she better get a move on."

"Oh," Olivia laughed lightly and turned back to Murphy, "That's just Fin. He's been in SVU for….. a long time now. He doesn't sit right with new people in charge."

"I can tell," Murphy shook his head then grew serious, "Olivia…you know we weren't expecting you back for a while now. However long you needed."

"I know," Olivia turned and looked out the window as Amanda and Fin laughed at something Brian said, "But I'm not the same unless I have this job. It's my whole life."

"That's true dedication," Murphy smiled, "You're a good detective, Olivia."

"Thanks," she looked at him then back out to the squad room, "I just don't know if I'm ready to be the boss again."

"Well, now that you mention it," Murphy knelt down, opened a drawer, and grabbed something, "I meant to tell you. I've been assigned at the new lieutenant of SVU. And I would like it if you would be my second in command. You will still be considered Sergeant Benson, of course." He held out her badge and gun. She paused for a moment before taking the badge and gun and smiled at him.

"I'd like that."

Suddenly, there was a scream and Olivia spun around and ran out of the office. Amanda was standing up, looking over at Tiffany. There was a social worker holding Tiffany's hand, trying to pull her away. Tiffany was screaming.

"Woah. What's going on?" Olivia and Murphy asked in unison.

"DON'T LET THEM TAKE ME!" Tiffany cried, breaking free from the social worker's hand. Tiffany ran and hugged Amanda's leg.

"Take her where?" Olivia looked at the social worker.

"Since both of her parents were arrested, she was put in foster care," the social worker, "She ran away and found Ms. Rollins and now won't leave."

"I called her as soon as Tiffany came here," Amanda frowned and knelt down to be on eye contact with the girl, "Sweetheart, I can't go with you."

"Why not?" Tiffany sniffled.

"Honey, I'm working. I can't just get up and leave," Amanda frowned and looked at Olivia, "Plus. Your foster parents must be worried sick about you."

"Nope," the young girl replied, emphasizing on the p, "I want you to be my new mommy."

"Tiffany," Amanda frowned and rubbed her cheek, "I can't be your new mommy. You have foster parents that want you back home. And plus, my house isn't suitable for a kid and I'm never home an-"

"I don't care. I want you to be my new mommy!" the little girl cried, wrapping her arms around Amanda's neck. Amanda frowned and looked towards Olivia. Olivia sighed and looked towards the social worker.

"How long ago did her foster parents take her?"

"She just started living with them three days ago," the woman frowned, "Before that she was in an orphanage with twenty other kids."

"I can't let her go back to a place with complete strangers," Amanda frowned at the social worker then pulled Tiffany off of her, "Maybe you can live with me until someone adopts you."

"YAY!" the small girl yelled, hugging Amanda tightly. Amanda laughed softly and hugged back.

"I guess I'll go do the paperwork," the social worker sighed and walked out.

"I'll need to get a babysitter," Amanda murmured and stood up. The little girl smiled up at her and grabbed her hand,

"Take the rest of the day off, Rollins," Murphy smiled at her, "Find a babysitter and figure out how you'll deal with having a child at home for a few weeks."

"Thank you, Lieutenant," Amanda smiled and looked at Olivia, "I'm glad you're back, Olivia. If you need anything , just call me."

"Thank you, Rollins," Olivia smiled softly.

Amanda hugged Brian goodbye and hugged Nick and Fin. She grabbed her coat and started walking out of the door.

"Hurry back, Amanda," Fin called, "I'll need a partner."

The blonde looked over her shoulder and smiled at him. She nodded as Tiffany looked up at her while they walked out.

"Manda, can we go get a starbuck?"

Amanda laughed as the two disappeared from view. Nick walked up to Olivia and hugged her tightly.

"It's good to have you back, Liv."

"It's good to be back," Olivia smiled and hugged her partner back.

"Hey, Mr. Handy, watch it," Brian warned, making Olivia turn around and smack his chest. Brian caught her hand and grinned at her.

"Don't you have somewhere to be, Cassidy?" Olivia challenged.

"I'll be at home, waiting for your return," he smiled and kissed her softly. She kissed back before pulling away.

"I'll see you later, man," Brian high-fived Fin then looked at Nick, "Bye, Amaro."

"Never did like that guy," Nick murmured. Olivia smiled and shook her head, looking towards her old desk.

The phone on her desk started to ring, making her jump. Nick looked at her concerned as Fin reached over to answer her phone.

"Wait," Olivia looked at Fin, her throat dry. He looked at her confused. She walked over to her desk and looked down at the ringing phone. Wiping her hand on her pants, she reached down, her hand stopping right above the receiver. She could feel the squad staring at her.

Olivia swallowed and picked up the receiver, "Sergeant Benson, SVU."

THE END :)