I know, sorry for the delay I got caught up in updating my other story and got busy with work. There is a time jump in this chapter, just as a warning I want to get to the wedding. But anyways thank you to all for reviewing last chapter. Well on with the story, Enjoy!
Chapter 12
Two months later
Olivia looked up from her computer at Amanda who was leaning back in her chair rubbing her small four month baby bump. Olivia smiled, she hope one day she'll have a life growing inside of her, "How's you pregnancy going so far?" Olivia asked taking the time to catch up with Amanda.
Amanda looked up at Olivia, "Better, the morning sickness finally stopped, but now I'm craving pizza at one in the morning and strange cravings like carrots dipped in ketchup." Amanda said laughing at the disgusted face that Olivia made. "So are you and Bayard thinking about having a baby?" Amanda asked.
Olivia nodded, "Actually we're trying to get pregnant. Couple of weeks ago we thought we were but it was a false alarm." Olivia said. Both her and Bayard were disappointed, especially her. Olivia wants a child of her own so badly. She was losing hope of having one. They've been trying for five months now without results. She wondered if she'll ever have a child of her own.
Amanda could see how disappointed Olivia was about the false alarm, "It'll happen one day Olivia, and then you'll be suffering through morning sickness and strange cravings." Amanda said causing Olivia to laugh.
"I just wish it didn't take so long." Olivia said. Maybe if Bayard and she didn't think about it, it'll happen. Olivia saw someone walk into the squad room from the corner of her eye, she looked up to see who it was, "Simon, w-what are you doing here? Is everything ok?" Olivia asked seeing that usually the only time he contacted her was when he needed her help.
Simon walked over to Olivia giving her a hug, "Everything is fine Olivia. I just wanted to see how you're doing. Tracy and I stopped by your place but some guy opened the door and said you didn't live there, so we came here." Simon explained.
Olivia nodded, "Yeah, I moved, a lot has happened since the last time we seen each other." Olivia said as she moved to give Tracy a hug, "How are you?"
"I'm good, how about you?" Tracy asked as she pulled back from their hug.
"Great, um, let me check with Cragen to see if I can go for lunch." Olivia said receiving nods from them. Olivia went to Cragen's office and walked in, "Hey Cap do you mind if I take an early break?" Olivia asked.
Cragen leaned back in his chair, "I don't see why not. Is everything ok with Simon?" Cragen said glancing out his window at Simon.
Olivia nodded, "Yeah, he just wanted to catch up, that's it." Olivia said.
Cragen nodded, "Ok, I'll call you if we need you." Cragen said going back to what he was doing before Olivia came in.
Simon watched as Olivia exited the Captain's office. That's when he noticed the ring on her finger. Tracy saw the shock look on Simon's face and followed his gaze, seeing the same thing he saw, the beautiful diamond ring.
Olivia saw the surprised yet shock looks on Simon's and Tracy's faces. Before she could asked them what was wrong she heard her phone ringing. "Benson," Olivia said into the phone without checking to see who it was.
"Hey sweetheart I wanted to check if you wanted to grab lunch since I have some time to get away."
Olivia smiled even though Bayard couldn't see it, "That sounds great, lets meet at the new Texas Grill. Oh do you mind if two people join us." Olivia asked.
"That's fine, I'll see you soon, love you."
"Love you too Bay, see you soon," Olivia said hanging up. She walked up to Simon and Tracy.
"You're engage." Simon said more as a statement then a question.
Olivia laughed realizing why they had shocked looks on their faces, "Yeah, getting married in three months in Italy actually." Olivia said as she grabbed her coat and purse.
"Well do I get a chance to meet this guy?" Simon asked, his protective brotherly side coming out causing Olivia, Amanda, and Tracy to laugh, "I want to make sure he's good enough for you."
Olivia patted Simon's back, "Come on Simon, he's supposed to meet us for lunch. Plus you met him already and like him." Olivia said as Simon and Tracy followed her out.
They arrived at the Texas Grill and were seated. Olivia let the waitress know that she had one more person coming. They ordered their drinks. Olivia already knowing what Bayard would be drinking ordered his drink also.
"So how long have you and this guy been seeing each other?" Simon asked as he took a sip of his cola.
"Almost a year now, but we've known each other for over two years." Olivia said as her phone buzzed. She read the text from Bayard telling her he'll be there in less than five minutes.
Simon nodded in approval, "Does he have any kids?" Simon asked yet another question.
Olivia rolled her eyes, "Yes Simon he has a thirteen year old daughter." Olivia said. She turned to Tracy, "So how are my niece and nephew doing?" Olivia asked changing the subject.
Tracy smiled, "Great, Olivia is three now, she'll start pre-school next school year. And Ty is the typical happy seven years old." Tracy beamed.
Simon narrowed his eyes, "Hey isn't that the lawyer who represented me two years ago?" Simon said still looking at the guy who was now heading their way.
Olivia smiled at Bayard as he walked up to them. Bayard returning the smile leaning down to give Olivia a quick kiss, causing Simon and Tracy eye's to widen in shock. "Hey sweetheart," Bayard said as he took his seat next to Olivia.
"Hey Bay, you remember my brother Simon and his wife Tracy?" Olivia said trying not to laugh at the shock looks on their faces.
Bayard nodded, "Of course, how are you two doing?" Bayard said holding Olivia's hand.
"Um…Good, so, you're marrying my sister." Simon said leaning forward.
Bayard took a sip of his drink he could see how protective Simon was, "Yeah, sometimes I still can't believe it myself." Bayard said looking over at Olivia. He would have never imagined Olivia would be marrying him.
Simon smiled at Olivia and Bayard he could see their love for each other in their eyes, "I'm glad my sister has someone who treats her right. But, if you hurt her I swear to God I'll murder you." Simon said saying the last part firmly and pointing his finger at Bayard.
Bayard nodded understanding where the threat was coming from, "Oh don't worry about that, the last thing I want to do is hurt her, and I love her to much to do that." Bayard said firmly also. The last thing he ever wants to do is hurt Olivia.
Simon could tell that Bayard meant what he said, "Good, so when's the wedding?"
Olivia laughed, "May 31st, you guys are welcome to come it's just going to be family and close friends." Olivia said hoping they'll be able to come.
"We would love to come, Olivia." Tracy said excited about going to the wedding and Italy.
Olivia nodded, "Good, we'll let you know all the details once they are all finalized. "Olivia said as their food was brought to the table. They ate their food having small conversation. "Hey Simon, Bay and I are having a Super Bowl party this Sunday, if you guys don't have plans you are more than welcome to come." Olivia said taking another bite of her food.
"Oh I am there, I love watching football." Simon said. It was true he loved football he tried to get tickets to the game but they were way out of his budget.
"Good we're going to have a lot of fun Simon, because besides baseball, I love football also." Bayard said finding something that they had in common.
They continued to eat and talk about several things before Olivia was called back to work, so everyone went their separate ways.
*SVU*BO*SVU*
That Sunday evening Olivia and Bayard were busy getting everything set for the Super Bowl party which was going to start in less than an hour. Olivia set up the entertainment room in the basement with a table with all the food and drinks on it while Bayard set up the bar that was in the room with various alcoholic drinks also.
As they were finishing up, the door bell rang. "I'll go get," Olivia said heading upstairs to answer the door. She was greeted by the squad, Fin, Amanda, Nick, Munch, Melinda and her husband Rick, Cragen and Liz. "Hey guys come in," Olivia said moving to the side to let them in the house.
"Thanks for hosting this year Liv." Fin said taking his coat off then hanging it up in the closet along with Amanda's coat.
"No problem Fin, everything is set up downstairs." Olivia said closing the door as everyone headed downstairs.
Fin stopped Olivia before going downstairs, "Hey is Stabler supposed to be here tonight?" Fin asked.
Olivia nodded, "Yeah, him and his family are coming, is that ok with you." Olivia said.
Fin nodded, "Yeah, I was just checking Liv, don't want to be surprised with anything." Fin said before heading downstairs.
Before Olivia could get to the stair someone rang the door bell, she open the door to let Alex and Trevor in. "Hey guys." Olivia said hugging Alex.
"Hey Liv, God I can't wait for summer." Alex said taking her coat off.
Olivia laughed, "Tell me about." Olivia said as they headed downstairs to join the others.
Soon Simon, Tracy and kids arrived, Olivia formally introducing them to her friends. Elliot and his family showed up soon after. Nick and Amanda were able to get a chance to meet the famous Elliot Stabler.
The ladies sat around the bar talking about Olivia's and Alex's upcoming weddings, while the guys and the kids watched the game. "So what's the plan for Italy?" Amanda asked drinking her non-alcoholic drink.
"Well one thing for sure, we're going shopping in Milan, then we're going to tour Rome and some winery in Tuscany, then get settle at the hotel in the villa where we're getting married." Olivia said knowing the ladies minds were still on shopping in Milan.
Liz was the first to speak, "Where is the wedding going to be in Italy?"
"Um, the Villa Balbianello off of Lake Como, it's beautiful, mountains in the back with the lake in the front." Olivia said pulling out her I-Pad showing them the pictures of the Villa.
"Liv that place is beautiful, looks very peaceful too." Kathy said still looking at the pictures, everyone nodding in agreement.
"I heard it's very quiet and peaceful which is what Bayard and I wanted. So, Alex, Tracy, Melinda, Amanda, Kathy, and Liz I would love for you all to be my bridesmaids." Olivia said seeing the smiles grow in her friends' faces.
Alex looked around at the ladies, "Liv we would love to." Alex said everyone agreeing.
Back at the coach the guys were cheering for their teams, and talking, Bayard thinking this was the perfect time to ask them, "Hey, guys I was hoping that you all would be my groomsmen for the wedding?" Bayard asked.
Fin nodded, "No problem man." Fin said drinking his beer.
"Yeah count me in too." Trevor said standing up to go grab some more chips and dips.
Bayard nodded, "Thanks guys I really appreciate it." Bayard said as Elliot handed him a beer.
Elliot looked over at Bayard, "One word of advice man, don't piss off Olivia, you do not want to be at the end of her wrath." Elliot said causing the guys to chuckle.
Fin nodded in agreement, "Yeah and this is coming from someone who have been at that end plenty of times, right Stabler." Fin said causing Elliot to laugh, "There were times when I thought Olivia was going to shot Elliot's head off." Fin said causing the guys to laugh.
"I'll keep that in mind, but hopefully I won't get her that mad." Bayard said, he has heard of Olivia's wrath and he wasn't planning on being on that side. Bayard stood up to go talk to Trevor at the table, "Trevor I was thinking since Alex is Olivia's maid of honor, if you'll be my best man?" Bayard asked, it was between him and Elliot, both of whom he has gotten close to over the past couple of months.
Trevor nodded, "Sure thing man," Trevor said patting Bayard's back before the two headed back over where the guys were. They continued to watch the game.
During the half time show the ladies rejoined the men and kids to finish watching the game. After the game they all stay a little longer talking. Slowly everyone started to leave until it was just Bayard, Olivia and Jessica.
"That was so much fun. I discovered that me and Lizzie have a lot in common we're supposed hang out next weekend." Jessica said excited.
Olivia laughed, "That's good Jess, glad you had fun." Olivia said as she wiped down the table.
Jessica stretched, "Well I'm off to bed have school tomorrow. Night Daddy," Jessica said kissing him on the cheek. "Night mom," Jessica said giving Olivia a kiss on the cheek also. "Love you guys." Jessica said as she walked up the stairs.
Bayard walked over to Olivia, "Sweetheart ready to go to bed?" He asked as he wrapped his arms around her waist, kissing her neck.
Olivia turned around in his arms to kiss him passionate, "I love you Bay." Olivia said breaking the kiss.
"I love you to sweetheart, come on lets go to bed." Bayard said guiding Olivia up to their bedroom, where they fell asleep in each other arms.
The next day Olivia walked into Cragen's office, closing the door behind her. Cragen looked up and smiled, "Olivia is everything ok?"
"Yeah, everything is fine I just wanted to ask you something." Olivia said nervously.
Cragen smiled at Olivia, "Olivia you know you can ask me anything." Cragen said sensing her nervousness.
"Um… I was wondering since you been like a father to me if you would give me away at the wedding?" Olivia asked looking down at her hands.
Cragen had tears in his eyes, "Olivia," Cragen said making her looked up at him. "I'll be honored." Cragen said standing up to give Olivia a hug.
"Thanks, love you dad," Olivia said causing more tears to form in Cragen's eyes.
"I love you too Liv," Cragen said holding her tighter.
Olivia pulled back giving Cragen a smile before heading back to work.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter, next another time jump, hopefully I'll have it up tonight if not by tomorrow. As always REVIEWS very much appreciate.