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Sorry it's been a minute! I'm working two stories at once. I have so many places I want to go with this story- so I keep writing and rewriting! Enjoy this section and hopefully more will be heading your way soon!

"Is that who I think it is?" Rollins asked as she watched Liv move down the hall.

"Yeah." Brian answered. He was clearly unsettled by the reunion taking place.

"Elliot Stabler." Fin said, "I didn't think we would ever see him again."

Cragen stood quietly watching the reunion of the best team he ever commanded. "Careful Elliot." He said under his breath. He hoped Elliot's presence would be uplifting for Liv, but he deeply worried that it might hurt her more in the long run.

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Liv felt like she was in a dream. This couldn't be real. He couldn't be here. But he was. She felt the strength of his arms, and the warmth of his body against hers. She felt his warm breath against her hair. He was here. He was real.

"Liv, " he mumbled against her hair. She heard his voice catch as her name left his lips. "Im so sorry." She wasn't sure what he was sorry for exactly. Was he sorry he left? Was he sorry for what happened to her? She knew the anger for his absence was in her somewhere, but right now he was here, and she would savor the moment.

Elliot pulled back from the embrace and asked, "Do you think we could go somewhere? I need, I mean I want," He seemed to be struggling to articulate the words.

She didn't need a reason, "Yeah. Let me let Brian and the squad know." Elliot raised an eyebrow at the mention of Brian Cassidy, but kept his mouth shut.

She walked back to the group. All were shamelessly gawking at the interaction taking place.

"Hey, uh." She wasn't sure what to say, "Elliot wants to catch up." It was more complicated than that, but words eluded her. She met Brian's eyes acknowledging the skepticism and discomfort there. "I'll be home soon okay." While it seemed Brian wasn't thrilled about the situation he nodded in understanding. She grabbed his arm and met his eyes again. She wanted him to know how much his support of this meant to her. "Thank you." She kissed his cheek quickly and almost ran back to the place Elliot Stabler stood waiting for her.

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Olivia left the squad staring after her. No one really knew what to say. Finally Fin broke the silence. "Anyone wanna eat?"

"I could eat." Amanda piped in. Amaro and Cragen agreed.

"Cassidy? How about you?" Amanda asked.

"Rain check guys. I think I'm going to go home." Brian looked seriously uncomfortable.

"And wait for Liv? You're gonna go crazy." Fin quipped.

"Yeah come on Cassidy. Let's just go eat. It will be better than sitting in a quiet apartment." Amanda smiled.

Brian begrudgingly agreed and followed the group out of the courthouse.

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