I'm your daughter Susan

by Susan Benson-Stabler

When Olivia Benson questions a 15-year-old rape victim and learns her identity, how will she react to learning this is the daughter she never stopped searching for? It's POVs of the characters' reactions when they learn just who has raped Susan Benson-Cassidy.

12. Chapter 12

Chapter 12

POV of Kathleen Stabler

After Dad calls me saying Susan ran away, I told him I'd look for her at the cemetery where Serena Benson is buried but not to let Susan know he was there. As I sit next to Susan in front of Serena's headstone, she's crying.

"Hi, Susan."

"Who are you?"

"I'm Kathleen, one of Elliot and Kathy's daughters."

I let Susan lean her head on my shoulder.

"How did you know I'd be here, Kathleen?"

I smile.

"Call me Kath, Susan. The same thing happened to your grandmother but her situation was worse. After Serena was raped, she got pregnant with your mom. She couldn't even look at Liv without remembering what had happened to her. She eventually died because she drank. When Liv found out her mom was dead, she cried. She loved her mom just like she loves you."

Susan sniffs.

"But if Mom loves me, why did she say if I would have come to her 2 years ago, Haden wouldn't have raped me a 2nd time?"

I just sigh.

"She didn't mean to say that, Susan. She's mad at my mom for what she did."

I hear soft footsteps behind us. When Olivia places her hand on Susan's shoulder, Susan turns and hugs Olivia.

"Mom, I'm sorry for running. I just thought you were blaming me for not coming to see you when I first got here."

Olivia kisses Susan's hair as she holds her close.

"Baby, I wasn't blaming you. I now understand you didn't want me in more danger. Lewis was sick. If he'd raped you in front of me, I would have literally died inside. Everyone's looking for you. Even Fin and Amanda. You scared Amanda so bad."

Susan looks at Olivia.

"Mom, I love Amanda too. If it's okay with her, I want to call her Aunt Amanda. Can I do that?"

Olivia smiles. She removes her necklace and clasps it around Susan's neck.

"Baby, I want you to have this. It'll make you remember I love you. I think Amanda will love it if you call her that. I think she's here. Do you want to ask her?"

When Amanda walks where Susan can see her, Susan runs to her and hugs Amanda. Amanda is trying not to cry.

"I'm sorry I scared you too, Amanda. I should've just come to you or Mom when I got here. I'd be safe if I had. Can I call you Aunt Amanda?"

Amanda holds Susan close.

"Of course you can, Susan. I know how you feel."