I am so very sorry for the much delayed update. I really was trying my best to update sooner. I thank all those who are being patient with me, I am working on trying to update more regularly. But without further delay here is chapter 6.
Previously on Family:
"Goodnight Olivia," Bayard said watching Olivia enter the building then the elevators, he walked back to the car and got in. When he saw her lights come on he pulled away.
Jessica looked over at her father, "I think Olivia is the one for you, dad, she really likes you and I know you really like her. You two make a cute couple. Even though you two act like two teenagers." Jessica said with a little laugh.
"I'm glad you like Olivia…and I think she's the one too." Bayard said. After the talk Olivia and him had Friday morning he was happy that Olivia felt the same way. He was just glad that Jessica liked Olivia because it made things a whole lot better for Olivia and him.
Chapter 6
One Month Later
"That was an awesome game. I love the Yankees." Jessica said in excitement as they left the baseball game that Saturday afternoon.
Both Bayard and Olivia laughed at seeing Jessica's excitement. "Glad you enjoyed yourself Jess." Olivia said as they started to walk towards the car.
Bayard grabbed Olivia's hand pulling her closer to him, "Did you have fun?" Bayard asked keeping an eye on Jessica.
"Yeah, I really enjoyed myself. Jess is right that was an awesome game." Olivia said trying to imitate Jessica.
Bayard laughed, "I love this side of you, the relaxed, carefree Olivia Benson." Bayard said as they walked up to the car. He pulled Olivia into him kissing her.
When they pulled back Olivia looked up at him, "Not very many people get a chance to see this side of me. I just feel at ease with you." Olivia said.
Bayard nodded, "That's good, and I want you to feel at ease with me." Bayard said.
They got in the car and drove towards Bayard's house. On the way there Olivia looked over at Bayard, "Hey Bay, I was thinking maybe sometime this week we could invite Cragen and Liz Donnelly over for dinner." Olivia said.
"Are you sure?" Bayard asked making sure this was what she really wanted.
Olivia nodded, "I'm sure, I'm ready for them to find out who I've been seeing." Olivia said confidently.
"Ok then, we can check with him and Donnelly and see if they want to come over either Sunday or Monday night." Bayard said trying to think what days would be the best.
"That sounds good." Olivia said. Her phone went off. Olivia groaned that was Cragen's ringtone which means she had to go in. "Benson," Olivia answered, "…ok, I'm on my way Cap." Olivia said hanging up. She turned to Bayard.
Bayard gave her a smile, "Where do I drop you off at?" Bayard said already knowing it was a case.
"Central Park…I'm sorry guys." Olivia said feeling bad about leaving them.
"It's alright Liv at least you were able to see the game." Jessica said.
Olivia gave her a smile, "Yeah, guess you're right about that." Olivia said yet she still wasn't happy that she had to go to work. She was glad that she always brought her badge and gun with her.
Before Olivia knew it they pulled up at Central Park. She could see the crime scene from where they were. "I'll see you guys hopefully tomorrow night." Olivia said leaning over giving Bayard a kiss before existing the car.
Nicked looked up to see Olivia exist a black Camaro, he figure it had to be her boyfriend's car and from the looks of it they were hanging out because Olivia was wearing Capri's, a t-shirt and flip flops.
As Olivia walked up to Nick she saw him smiling at her, she raised an eyebrow, "What?" She asked.
Nick shook his head, "Nothing, I just never seen you dress so casual before." Nick said.
Olivia just nodded her head, "So what do we have."
"Female in her late twenties, early thirties, raped, beaten, and murdered." Nick said.
They finished at the crime scene and headed back to the squad room. When they enter Olivia saw Fin sitting on the edge of Amanda's desk. Olivia smiled Fin and Amanda has been getting really close lately she would have to talk to them to confirm what she was thinking.
Fin saw Nick and Olivia come in and stood up getting off of Amanda's desk. He look at what Olivia was wearing, "Causal day." Fin asked Olivia.
Olivia shook her head, "I was out when I got called didn't have time to change. But I will now." Olivia said heading up to the cribs.
Nick looked at Fin and Amanda, "She was with lover boy, he dropped her off at the crime scene."
"Did you see who it was?" Fin asked.
Nick shook his head, "Window's were tinted, so I wasn't able to see who it was." Nick said.
Cragen came in the same time Olivia came back into the squad room, Nick and Olivia brief them on the case and what they think could've happen. So Cragen sent Olivia and Amanda to Warner to see what she got.
Amanda and Olivia went to talk to Melinda finding out she didn't find anything else on the case. They headed back to the precinct. When they were in the car Olivia took the opportunity to talk to Amanda.
"So what's going on between you and Fin?" Olivia asked not wanting to beat around the bush.
Amanda was caught off guard with Olivia's question. Amanda looked out of the window before looking back at Olivia. She was debating if she could trust Olivia.
Olivia saw the dilemma Amanda was having, "Whatever is said in this car stays in this car, you have my word." Olivia said trying to gain Amanda's trust.
Amanda nodded, "Since the whole mess with my sister and having to stay with Fin for a while, we gotten close…we've been dating for about two almost three months now." Amanda said relieved she could finally tell someone about her and fin.
Olivia smiled at Amanda, "I'm happy for you two." Olivia honestly, she was glad that Fin found someone.
Amanda nodded, "So…who is your mystery man that you been dating for a while now?" Amanda asked taking the opportunity to see if she could get it out of the detective.
Olivia bit her lip, but remembered what was said in the car stays in the car, "Ok it's only fair that I tell you since you told me about Fin and you…I have been seeing Bayard Ellis just over a month now." Olivia said
Amanda was shock to hear Ellis name, "I would have never figured you two would be together. But I can tell that he makes you really happy, that's good." Amanda said giving Olivia a warm smile.
"Yeah, he does make me happy, that's for sure." Olivia said
Amanda watched the smile spread on Olivia's face as they talked about Ellis, "You do know Nick will flip when he find out about it, Fin will be happy for you because Ellis makes you happy and I can tell that your happiness is important to him, you're like his little sister. I can't guarantee that he won't threaten Ellis though." Amanda said almost laughing at the image of Fin threatening Ellis.
Olivia laughed also, "Yeah it'll be interesting to see how everybody will react to me being with Ellis." Olivia said, she saw what time it was, "I guess we should head back to the precinct." Olivia said as she started to drive towards the precinct.
Olivia and Amanda returned to the precinct telling the squad that Melinda didn't find anything on the victim that would help them catch their guy. So they started to work on finding any leads in their case.
Olivia decided to go and talk to Cragen while she had time. She knocked on the door waiting for permission to enter. When she came she sat down in one of the chairs.
Cragen watched his detectives for a minute, "What can I do for you Olivia?" Cragen asked leaning forward.
Olivia let out a breath that she didn't realize she was holding, "I was wondering if Liz and you would like to have dinner with me and my boyfriend and his daughter Monday night?" Olivia asked.
Cragen could not contain the smile on his face, "Olivia I would love to come to dinner and I know Liz would love to also, what time Monday?"
Olivia thought about it for a minute, "Let's say around 7:30," Olivia said hoping that would work for Bayard.
Cragen nodded, "Sounds good, I'll let Liz know." Cragen said.
Olivia nodded, "Ok," Olivia said standing up leaving then remembered Cragen didn't know where dinner was, "Hey Cap here's the address for dinner." Olivia said giving Bayard's address to him. She received a grateful nod from Cragen.
That Monday night Olivia was in the kitchen helping Bayard cook. Bayard pulled Olivia into an embrace, "Are you nervous?" Bayard asked kissing the top of Olivia's head.
Olivia shrugged, "Yeah and no, I just can't wait to get this dinner started." Olivia said laying her head on Bayard's chest, "This is the first time I've introduce someone I've been seeing to Don. I just hope it all goes well tonight." Olivia said looking up at Bayard.
Bayard smiled, he felt himself falling even more for Olivia, the fact that he's the first that Olivia felt comfortable enough to introduce Cragen to him, "Sweetheart I'm sure everything will be fine." Bayard said kissing Olivia passionately.
"You two can't keep your hands off each other." Jessica said coming in shaking her head, "So Livia, your Captain is like your father or something?" Jessica asked.
Olivia laughed a little, "Yeah, Don is like a father to me, and Liz is like a mother to me." Olivia said receiving a nod from Jessica. Olivia went to go take the bread out of the oven when the door bell rang.
Bayard smiled at Olivia, "I'll get it," Bayard said walking towards the front door. Bayard opened the door to find Cragen and Liz Donnelly standing there. He gave them a smile," Cragen, Donnelly, come in."
Cragen was shocked when Ellis opened the door. Cragen smiled and walked in. When he entered he saw Olivia coming towards them with a teenage girl who he guessed was Ellis daughter.
Olivia gave Cragen and Liz a nervous smile, "Hey guys thanks for coming." Olivia said giving Liz a hug.
"It's not a problem Olivia." Liz said. She too was shock to see Ellis open the door
"Liz, Don this is Jessica Bay's daughter. Jessica these are my parents Liz and Don." Olivia said introducing her to them.
Jessica smiled, "Hi nice to meet you." Jessica said politely
Liz pulled Jessica into a hug, "I have heard a lot about you from your father." Liz said surprising Olivia and Jessica.
Bayard looked at Olivia catching her looking at him also he smiled encouraging to her, letting her know that everything will be just fine.
Cragen watched this interaction and Olivia's nickname for Ellis did not go unnoticed by him. Even though he hated the fact that Ellis was a defense attorney, he would push that aside for Olivia, he could really see how much Ellis made Olivia happy and her happiness was important to him.
"Well, dinner is ready, we can eat." Bayard said guiding everyone to the dining room.
They all sat down while Bayard and Olivia brought out the food. Then Bayard and Olivia sat down next to each other. Everyone started to eat.
"So," Cragen said gaining everyone's attention, "How did you two start dating?" Cragen asked curious.
Bayard and Olivia smiled at each other, Olivia was the one who explained how they ran into each other at the park and it went from there.
Cragen smiled at how Olivia face lit up as she spoke about how they started dating. "Wow," Cragen said when Olivia finished, he turned to Bayard, "You know I have never seen Olivia so happy since you two have been dating.
"I'm glad that I can make her happy, because she makes me happy." Bayard said grabbing Olivia's hand. "I'm just glad you are ok with us two being together."
Cragen nodded, "Well Olivia's happiness is important to me. But if you hurt her, you'll regret it."Cragen said, saying the last part sternly.
"No worry, that's the last thing I want to do." Bayard said firmly.
"Good," Cragen said.
"So Jessica, how's the softball season going?" Liz asked Jessica.
Jessica smiled, "Great, we only lost one game. Between Dad and Olivia we'll be going to the championships." Jessica said happily.
"That's great, I'm sure you'll win the championships also." Liz said taking a sip of her wine, "When is your next game?"
"Friday at five," Jessica said.
"Well then you can count on Don and me being there cheering you on." Liz said gaining an agreeable nod from Cragen.
Jessica smiled, "Sounds great." Jessica said.
After they finish dinner Jessica headed up stairs for bed leaving the adults to talk more.
Don could not be even happier for Olivia. Seeing her with Bayard and how happy she was made him happy.
It was getting late so Don and Liz said their goodbyes and left. Bayard turned to Olivia, "That went better than I thought."
"Yeah, like Don said the most important thing that he wants is for me to be happy and you make me very happy." Olivia said.
Bayard pulled Olivia into an embrace and kissed her hard and passionately. When air was needed they parted. "Want to sleep here tonight?" Bayard asked. Olivia nodded. They changed and got in bed. Olivia cuddling close to Bayard and soon they were both asleep.
5 months later
Olivia and Bayard's relationship was going strong. Whenever they could they spent some time together. Jessica's team went on to win the championships. Everything was going great.
Bayard and Olivia came back to Olivia's place after their date. When they got to the door Bayard kissed Olivia passionately. When air was necessary they parted and Olivia smiled at Bayard she has never felt so strongly for anyone as she did for Bayard. She kisses him again and looked into his eyes, "Bay I never thought that I would say this but… I love you Bay. I love you so much."
Bayard smiled at Olivia, "I love you too sweetheart." Bayard said pushing Olivia against the door kissing her hard.
Olivia pulled back, "What do you say we take this inside to the bedroom." Olivia said.
"Are you sure about this?" Bayard asked. He got his answer when Olivia open the door and pulled him in closing the door then kissing him, she took his jacket then his shirt off as he took her shirt off as they made their way to her bedroom. That night they made love showing each other just how much they love each other.
That morning Olivia woke up happier than she ever felt before. She was in love with Bayard Ellis. Just the thought brought a smile to her face. She felt it was time to let the rest of the squad know about her and Bayard. She felt Bayard's finger move up and down her back sending shivers through out her body. She looked up at Bayard, "Good morning Bay."
"Good morning sweetheart." Bayard said kissing the top of Olivia's head.
"Last night was amazing Bay…I think it's time I tell the squad about us. I want everyone to know about us." Olivia said cuddling closer to Bayard.
"We can do that, just let me know when." Bayard said rubbing Olivia's arm, "Sweetheart I was thinking that maybe you could move in with Jessica and me." Bayard said.
Olivia looked up at Bayard grinning, "Oh Bay I would love to move in with you and Jessica." Olivia said rolling on top of Bayard straddling him as she kissed him hard.
Bayard rolled them over so he could be on top, then he enter Olivia gaining a loud moan from her.
They were interrupted with a knock at the door. Olivia groaned not wanting to stop. There was another knock, Bayard smiled at Olivia, "I'll get it," Bayard said giving Olivia a peck on the lips before getting up already missing Olivia in his arms. He couldn't get enough of her. He threw on a pair of pants and a shirt as he walked towards the door and opened it. He regretted not looking through the peephole.
Nick and Fin just stood there looking at Ellis, Nick was the first to speak, "Um…Ellis what are you doing here?" Nick asked.
"Hey Bay who was at the…" Olivia stopped in her tracts when she saw Nick and Fin standing there, "Hey guys," Olivia said standing there in Bayard's dress shirt.
TBC
I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter, up next Nick and Fin's reaction and Fin and Amanda's relationship comes out. As always reviews are very much appreciated.