Olivia shrieked and dropped to the floor; the man's grip now gone from her waist. Wrigley lay dead next to her, a gunshot wound oozing from just above his left ear.

"Clear!" Fin declared as he stormed the back door. He kicked the man's gun out of reach and bent down to check a pulse. Nothing. Their 7-week man hunt was now over. Stabler holstered his gun as he ran over and grabbed Liv's hand, helping her up and ushering her out of the house to the waiting paramedics.

"Dad's mad," Fin quipped as he passed Elliot and Olivia's desk on his way out of the office that evening having just received a scolding from their boss.

"Benson. Stabler. My office. Now," commanded Captain Cragen. Olivia and Elliot shot each other concerned looks as they rose from their chairs where they had been filling out their DD5s. As they entered the office, Elliot shut the door behind them. Cragen stood over his desk, his stern look boring holes into the two detectives. "Do either of you care to tell me what the hell happened out there today?"

"I didn't have a clean shot Captain," Elliot responded, trying to defend his actions from earlier.

"That's bullshit," Don retorted. "You're a damn good shot and you know it." The captain turned his gaze to Olivia. "And you?" Olivia opened her mouth to speak but she was cut off. "Save it. You're actions lately have really had me thinking of reassigning you. I don't know what's up with you Olivia, but you better damn well fix it."

"Captain, it's all my fault," Elliot jumped in. "You're right. I had the shot, and I didn't take it. I couldn't risk hurting them." Elliot slipped up. Liv's eyes widened.

"Care to tell me who this 'them' is? Because as far as I know it was just you two and Wrigley in that kitchen" Cragen prodded. "Olivia?" The woman locked eyes with her boss as a silence fell over the room. There hadn't been this much tension when she was waiting for the pregnancy test to develop. And what was she going to say? Honesty may cost her her job, but she also knew that she was keeping this baby.

"I'm pregnant," Liv said sheepishly. Cragen's eyes widened has he looked to Elliot.

"And you knew about this and didn't tell me?"

"I had told him in the car just before Fin spotted Wrigley," Liv replied, trying to spare her partner another lashing.

"And next you're going to tell me that he's the father," Cragen said sarcastically, pointing at Stabler. Olivia lowered her head and stared at her feet, noticing the blood stains on her shoes from earlier. The silence gave the captain the answer.

"It was one night a few weeks ago," Elliot finally spoke up. Don sighed.

"I don't care if it was a few weeks ago or a few years ago. If you're romantically involved, you need to tell me before 1PP is up my ass wondering why two detectives under my supervision are shacking up." Don signed again. He didn't like yelling at them, but someone had to set them on the straight and narrow. "Go home. Get some rest. We'll finish this conversation later." Cragen didn't drink anymore, but finding out that two of his kids were having a baby together made him want to start again. The detectives left the dim office and hurried towards the elevator.

"Come home with me tonight," Stabler proposed, breaking the silence in the elevator as they watched the numbers descending.

"Ok," Liv replied. She didn't want to be alone after the events of today, and they still had a lot to discuss.

Liv sat down on the couch as Elliot went to the kitchen to grab them drinks. He returned, handing her a can of sparkling water.

"I know you don't do soda anymore, so I've had a couple of these laying around." Olivia smiled at him. He was the longest relationship she had ever had with a man, and he paid more attention to details than anyone she had ever dated. "So how long have you known?" he asked taking a seat next to her.

"I took the test this morning," she replied as she cracked open the can and took a sip.

"What does this mean for us?" he prodded. He wanted this baby, but he also respected whatever she wanted to do.

"I don't know El." She took another sip. "I've always wanted to be a mother. I just don't know if I can do this." Elliot reached over and placed his hand on hers.

"I know you can do it. And I'll be here for you every step of the way, if that is what you want." Of course, that's what she wanted. She may not have had a father figure growing up, but she was definitely not going to let the same thing happen to her child, especially when their father was someone as wonderful as Elliot Stabler. "I love you, Olivia."

"I love you to El," Liv said, setting her drink down. She locked eyes with the man next to her. Slowly, their faces inched closer together until their lips met. In that moment, the whole world melted away. Everything was ok. They were going to be ok. Elliot cupped Olivia's cheek as their kiss grew more passionate. He wrapped his other arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him. His tongue grazed her lower lip, asking for permission to enter. She obliged, and Stabler did not hesitate, wanting to explore every part of her. Liv wrapped her arms around his neck, allowing him to envelop her in his embrace. Elliot's hands slid down her waist, reaching to cup her ass as he stood up, picking her up in the processes. Olivia wrapped her legs around him as he carried them to the bedroom, never once breaking the kiss. Benson loved this feeling, being fully protected by the man she loved.

Elliot gingerly laid Olivia on her back on the bed. She fumbled with the buttons on his navy dress shirt until his bare chest was exposed. Elliot broke their kiss and straightened up, letting the shirt slip off of his shoulders.

"Now this doesn't seem fair," he quipped as he reached to remove her blouse. He quickly disposed of it, tossing to the floor. El bent over Liv as he started kissing her neck. Olivia extended her neck, giving him full, unhindered access. Stabler nipped at her collar bone, causing a moan to escape her lips. Elliot smirked against her skin. He loved to hear her pleasure. He made his way lower until he was stopped by her bra. Quickly and skillfully, she removed it for him, chucking it somewhere into the darkness. El took in the view before him. The women he loved was under him, topless, her breasts forming beautiful olive mounds with firm peaks. "God you're gorgeous," he growled as his lips moved to her chest. While he worked on one side, his hand cupped the other. Olivia arched her back in pleasure. No man had ever made her feel this good. Slowly, Elliot's kisses trailed down her body, first to her stomach and then to her waist. He undid the button on her jeans and pulled them off, along with her panties. El went back to kissing Liv's lips as his right hand moved across her exposed skin, eventually finding their way to the warmth between her thighs. He growled as his fingers became soaked.

"All for you El," she smirked. Her breath hitched as his fingers slid into her.

"All for me?" he whispered in her ear, his voice husky and full of hunger. His words sent shivers down her spine. God Elliot Stabler did something to her. His fingers got to work as they continued to explore each other's mouths, moans continually escaping Olivia's lips.

"I need you Elliot Stabler," she begged. The man stood up and loosened his belt, his slacks and boxers dropping to the floor. Olivia propped herself up on her elbows taking in the sight. She had seen Stabler shirtless countless times, but this was different. Her eyes scanned his body, moving south has his hard member came to attention. He bent back over her and reached down to position himself. Liv opened herself to him, inviting him in. As Stabler slid into her, she gasped. She had forgotten how big he really was. As Elliot positioned himself over her, he rested her calves on his forearms, opening her more for him. Stabler picked up the pace, his grunts getting heavier with each stroke. Benson matched his thrusts, the pressure building in her lower abdomen. Her eyes rolled back. "Fuck El." That was all it took to send him over the edge.

"Olivia," Stabler pleaded with her as his pleasure engulfed him in a wave, his seed filling every crevice of her. That was what she needed to reach her peak too.

"El-" Olivia's body shivered as her release found her. She clamped around his member, bringing him more pleasure. Almost as fast as it happened, it was over. Stabler collapsed on the bed next to his partner, both of them breathing heavily in exhaustion. They laid there in silence staring at the ceiling, taking in everything from the past few minutes. Without saying anything, Elliot rolled onto his side to face Olivia, propping his head on his hand. He reached over and gingerly placed a hand on Benson's flat, sweaty stomach.

"Thank you," was all he could say. He had only found out that he was going to be a father again less than 12 hours ago, but he was already madly in love with the life growing inside of her. She nestled closer to him as she placed her hand on top of his. Everything was going to be ok. She didn't know how they were going to do it, but she knew they would move mountains to ensure the safety of this little one.