A/N: I only own my own characters.
Olivia's biopsies had come back benign and she had gone in for the follow up. Everything was going well except she got worn out easily. Hank decided he wanted to have everyone over to celebrate. Everyone said they would be there. They decided to wait a couple weeks, so everyone was coming over the Friday after Valentine's Day. That afternoon, Lucy had gone to pick up Jesse from the sitter and she had also gone to Amanda's apartment to get Frannie as well. During the next several hours, the snow had turned to ice. Olivia was in the family room watching the news and giving Nicole her bottle, while Hank was in the kitchen cooking, Noah, Rachel, Daniel and Jesse were playing and Lucy was giving Justin his bottle. Frannie was laying on the sofa next to Olivia.
"That doesn't sound good."
"What?"
"The police are telling people to stay off the roads because of the ice storm. Manhattan is shut down to traffic completely. They are also advising people to stay off the sidewalks until they have been cleared. Everyone is going to cancel."
"It's better to be safe than sorry. We don't want anyone to get into an accident."
"Chicago is getting over a foot of snow."
"That happens sometimes."
"Daddy, I'm hungry."
"It should be ready soon."
"Yay!"
"Lucy, I'm sorry you're stuck here with us."
"It's no big deal. My mom's just glad I'm where it's safe."
Olivia's phone rang. It was Amanda, so she answered it.
"Hey, Amanda."
"Hey, Liv. We're stuck at the Precinct."
"I've been watching the news."
"Thank Lucy for getting Frannie."
"I will. She's laying next to me on the sofa."
"Jesse's ok?"
"She's perfectly fine."
"Hank is making pasta for dinner. Can she have noodles?"
"Oh, yeah. She likes them with a little parmesan cheese on them. At least she's eating better than I am. All we have is the vending machine."
"I have cookies and crackers in the drawer in my office."
"Your desk?"
"Yep. I keep them for when the kids are around."
"Ok, good. Thanks. Tucker and Chief Dodds are here with us and they're glaring at each other. Chief Dodds has taken up residence in your office."
"Oops! Well, I'm glad I'm off. I'm not stuck there and I can at least be with my family. Everyone but Olive is here."
"Thanks for rubbing it in, Liv. I miss Jesse like crazy."
"At least you have Carisi."
"Yeah. I know Tucker knows about is but I really don't want Chief Dodds to know."
"That's a good idea."
Olivia heard Hank talking on the phone.
"Liv, give Jesse a kiss from me."
"I will."
"I'm glad she's with you guys."
"She's fine."
"Good. Tucker wants to say hi."
"Ok."
Amanda handed Ed her phone.
"Hey."
"Are you causing trouble again, Captain?"
"Always. I wouldn't be me if I didn't. Everyone ok there?"
"Yeah. The kids are actually quiet but they're getting hungry."
"Who decided to shut all the streets down anyway?"
"The NYPD apparently."
"Figures. All I want right now is real food. Not this crap from the vending machine."
"I heard Chief Dodds is helping himself to my office."
"Yep. So, what's for dinner that we're missing?"
"Mostaccioli with sausage. Hank wanted to see if Carisi thought it was as good as his mom's."
"Sounds good. Was Olive able to get home?"
"No. She's stuck at work and other than her boss and a few other people, she doesn't really know anyone yet. Her office is in the same building as Trevor's Law Firm. She called Hank earlier and said her SUV wouldn't start, so she had to have it towed. She said she's glad she got here before something happened. She said Trevor offered to bring her home. Hank will containers for all of you. He could pick her up if the roads get cleared off soon enough."
"At least she has someone to look out for her."
"Yeah. We appreciate that. She was upset about going back to work. The office in Chicago allowed her to take Daniel with her since there was an on-site daycare. They haven't done that here yet but she's not sure she'd want to do that with the 3 of them, especially with the twins being so young. She's been having a rough time lately. She's been thinking a lot about Justin. She had a plant from a Secret Admirer delivered to her on Valentine's Day and she got a little upset about that. Hank sent her roses from us for Valentine's Day as it was also her birthday."
"Did you do anything for Valentine's Day?"
"If you're asking if Hank topped the Chinese takeout and movie from last year, then yes."
"It was the thought that counts."
"Nice try, Edward. He made dinner for the whole family and then after he got the kids to bed, he and I watched a movie together. I picked it out and he didn't complain about it. He didn't look at his watch or his phone or fall asleep either."
"Good for him."
"He also likes to snuggle."
"I'm not big on that stuff."
"Obviously. The most romantic thing you tried doing was taking me to Paris."
"Which you said no to."
"You know why I said no. Dinner's ready, so I need to get going."
"Ok. Enjoy your evening."
"I'd say the same to you but with the Chief around, I'm sure you won't. I know he's not one of your favorite people."
"Not really. I'll talk to you tomorrow maybe."
"Ok."
Olivia hung up the phone. Lucy took Nikki and Hank came over to help her up.
"I thought you were talking to Rollins."
"I was. Ed's stuck there and so is Chief Dodds. I'm glad I'm not stuck at the Precinct."
"I am too."
Hank kissed Olivia and then they all had dinner.
"Hank, this is really good."
"Thanks, Lucy."
"He loves to spoil me."
"I do and you're definitely worth it."
"No one has treated me the way you have."
"I heard you bring up the Paris invitation."
"Which you know I said no to. You'll always have my heart."
"You'll always have mine too. I know I can be a little rough around the edges at times but I think you have changed me for the better."
"Yes, I have. Who would have thought you could have gone from being a stubborn and pig-headed cop to being an amazing husband and stay at home dad and grandpa? I like this side of you much better than the one I had to threaten to arrest."
"I have a reputation to maintain."
"Stop!"
"I'd still like to know who Olive's Secret Admirer is."
"You may never know. It could be anyone."
"Yeah, I know."
Olivia's phone rang. This time is was Olive.
"Hey."
"Are they ok?"
"Yes, they're fine. The twins already had their bottles and the rest of us, meaning Hank, Lucy, Noah, Rachel, Daniel, Jesse and me, are having dinner right now. How are things going there?"
"I wish I was there. The power went out in the building and the heat is out too. Trevor has been keeping me company. Actually, we're in his office. He had leftover Chinese in the refrigerator and some blankets. The heat went out first, so he was able to heat the food before the power went out. He's actually a pretty nice guy."
"He didn't used to be. I thought he was an arrogant SOB for years. It wasn't until around the time I got Noah that we really started to get along. He represented me when I was being charged by IAB, meaning Tucker, for a murder I didn't commit."
"That's what he said."
"Talking about me, huh?"
"A little bit. I told him about Justin and the kids. He's a good listener. I'll let you get back to dinner. Give the kids a kiss from their mommy."
"I will."
Olivia hung up the phone.
"She hanging out with Langan?"
"Yep. The power is out as is the heat. He had leftover Chinese and some blankets, so they are in his office. The heat went out first, so they still had power to heat the food."
"Trevor is a good guy. You ok?"
"I'm just tired. I think I need to lie down."
"Ok. I'll go up with you."
"I'm fine."
Olivia got up.
"Lucy, can you grab my pillow and bring it up for me?"
"Sure."
"I'll be up to check on you after everyone is done."
"Ok."
Olivia kissed Hank and the kids and headed upstairs. Lucy grabbed Olivia's pillow and followed her upstairs.
"Shut the door."
Lucy shut the door.
"I think I may have figured out who Olive's Secret Admirer is."
"Who?"
"Trevor."
"You're kidding."
"Nope."
"LUCY."
"COMING."
Lucy went downstairs and then Hank came up to the bedroom.
"You ok?"
"Yeah."
"You're a terrible liar."
Hank sat on the bed, wrapped his arms around Olivia and kissed her.
"I think I figured out who Olive's Secret Admirer is."
"Who do you think it is?"
"Trevor."
"I guess there are worse people it could be."
"I thought you'd be mad."
"I don't think she's really ready yet but he'd be good for the kids. I think she would really love to not have to work."
"You don't think the difference in their age is a problem?"
"Age is just a number. I guess we'll have to see what happens. I just want to be a part of my grandkids' lives."
"If this is true, I don't think he'd keep the kids from their family. Anyone else might."
The lights flickered a few times and then they went out. Hank got up, got the flashlight and went downstairs. Frannie wanted to go out, so Hank let her out. He went out to salt the driveway and sidewalk the best he could, while Lucy got the kids ready for bed. Neither Olivia nor Lucy realized Hank had fallen on the ice and was unable to get up. Frannie was frantically barking hoping to get someone's attention. Hank did have his phone on him, so he managed to text Olivia. The neighbor next door was out salting his driveway and came over when he saw Hank. Olivia opened the door and Lucy was right behind her.
"Honey, are you ok?"
"I think so."
"I got him, Olivia."
"Thanks, Jeff."
"No problem."
He helped Hank get up and then Lucy went back to check on the kids.
"Thanks."
"Sure. I'll finish doing your driveway."
"You don't have to."
"Don't worry about it. I don't mind. Normally I'd be at work during this weather but my mom just had foot surgery, so I took some time off to help my dad with my kids. My wife died and I have 3 girls. Amy is 5, Elizabeth is 3 and Katelyn is 1."
"I know how that goes. I lost my son in May and my daughter-in-law is trying to raise 3 children under 2. Daniel is 21 months and Justin and Nicole are 9 weeks. She moved here to be with us and her boss had offered her a position in their new office in New York."
"At least she's close to family. Where is she from?"
"Chicago. I moved here from Chicago a couple months ago after Olivia and I got married."
"Do you work?"
"I'm retired from the Chicago Police Department. What do you do?"
"I'm a Patrol Officer for the NYPD. I just recently took the Detective's exam. I've worked with Lieutenant Benson many times and that's where I actually want to go when I become a Detective."
"Actually, it's Lieutenant Voight now. I changed it when Hank and I got married."
"Sorry. I shouldn't have assumed that."
"That's ok. You're not against SVU like everyone else is since the Munson case?"
"No."
"Chief Dodds couldn't get anyone to fill in while I'm off because of that. Why would we make the allegations up? We are supposed to believe the victims."
"Munson should have at least been held accountable for killing Chief Dodds' son. SVU had some strange cases last year."
"Yeah, we did. The strangest one is when Yates and Rudnick escaped."
"They're both wackos and so was William Lewis."
"I'm glad both Lewis and Yates are dead. Except unfortunately, I still have nightmares sometimes because of Lewis. I got to work with my favorite Unit in Chicago on that case."
"I take it you were with the Unit that took Yates down."
"Yep. I'm the one he tried to make look bad in court."
"Ok."
"I just wish that night Erin killed Yates had ended better for me."
"I'm sorry."
"No, you're not."
"I made it up to you many times."
Olivia gave Hank her pouty face.
"Has anyone ever told you that you're a pain in the ass?"
"You do all the time."
Hank gave Olivia a dirty look and she started laughing. Then she kissed him.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
"Even when I'm a pain in the ass?"
"Yes, even then."
"Good. Jeff, do you want to come in for a little while?"
"Sure. The kids are asleep, so my dad is finally relaxing. It is pretty cold out here."
The 3 of them went in as Lucy came down.
"Jeff, this is our nanny, Lucy Huston. Lucy, this is our neighbor, Jeff Harrison. He's also a Patrol Officer for the NYPD."
"Nice to meet you."
"You too."
"Are the kids ok?"
"Yeah. Noah and Rachel fell asleep in your bed. I put the twins in the same crib and put Jesse in the other one. Daniel is in his room. I think I'll sleep in Noah's room."
"Ok."
"When did you get a dog?"
"We didn't. This is Frannie, Detective Rollins' dog."
"Maybe we should get one. She was trying to get someone's attention when I fell."
"You're as bad as Noah."
Jesse started screaming and then Lucy went up to check on her. She brought her downstairs.
"Liv, she's burning up."
Olivia tried calling Amanda in her cell but couldn't get through.
"Cell service must be down. Give her some medicine and see and that helps before we really need to get a hold of Amanda."
Lucy took her back upstairs to give her some medicine and waited a little while. She also took her temperature.
"Nothing. Her temperature is 101°F."
Olivia tried with the cell again but still nothing.
"Can you call the main number at SVU?"
Olivia dialed the number but couldn't get through. She tried via the landline and their phones were down.
"Everything is down."
"How about your 2-way?"
Olivia went into the kitchen to get her 2-way.
"Lieutenant Voight to SVU."
She got nothing.
"Nothing. We're going to have to take her but stop at the Precinct to get Amanda."
"I have my squad here and it's an SUV."
"Perfect. You can drive."
Lucy bundled Jesse up and Hank and Olivia got their coats on. Olivia got her pillow and badge just in case she needed it and then Jeff went to get his squad after he told his parents he was leaving. After everyone got in, Jeff put the sirens and lights on and drove as carefully as he could to the 16th. When they arrived, Olivia and Hank got out of the squad and went inside.
"Rollins, we need you."
"Is Jesse ok?"
"She's running a fever of 101°F."
"Uh, Liv, where's Jesse?"
"Officer Harrison lives next door to us and drove us in his squad. She's with him. Lucy gave her some medicine but it didn't work."
"Did you try calling?"
"Yeah. Nothing was going through. I even tried with my 2-way."
"Voight, you look exhausted."
"My back hurts. I fell on the ice."
"He just wants attention after all the attention he's giving me lately."
"Very funny. I didn't fall on the ice on purpose."
"I know. I didn't say you did."
Olivia kissed Hank.
"Did you bring us any food?"
"No."
"Man, we're starving."
"At least you're where it's warm, Fin."
"The Chief and Captain are about ready to go at it."
"If you're going to the hospital, take us with you, please."
"There should be room for a few more."
Amanda, Carisi, Fin and Tucker got their coats and left with Hank and Olivia.
"We picked up a few more."
"No problem."
"Captain."
"Yes, Ma'am."
"Your apartment is only a few blocks from the hospital."
"Exactly."
"There is a method to your madness."
"I couldn't take being stuck in that Precinct with Chief Dodds for one more minute."
"Without the two Irish tempers flaring up?"
"You got it."
Jeff drove to the hospital and then Amanda went in with Jesse. Everyone else got out of the squad and went in, while Jeff went to park.
"Honey, is your back ok?"
"Yeah."
"Good."
Amanda found them and sat down.
"They'll get to her when they can. I'm guessing she has an ear infection."
"You can stay with us tonight. If I know these apartments, there is probably no heat. That can't be good for her."
"Thanks, Liv."
"I wonder if we could get a hold of Olive while we're here."
Hank got up and went outside to try to call Olive. He got through.
"Hey, Hank."
"Hey. We're close by. We had to bring Jesse to the hospital. We picked up Rollins at the Precinct."
"Which hospital?"
"The same one where Olivia had her surgery."
"It would be nice to go home and get into my nice warm bed. I am so cold. How are the roads?"
"Still pretty slippery. Jeff, the guy that lives next door is a Patrol Officer and knows Olivia. He drove us in his squad. I fell on the ice in the driveway when I was salting."
"You ok?"
"Yeah. My back hurts a bit though."
"You're lucky you didn't break anything."
"Yeah, I know."
"I'll see if I can get back to the hospital."
"Ok. We're in the ER."
"Ok."
Hank hung up the phone and went back in.
"Did you get Olive?"
"Yep. She said she'll see if she can get here. It's not really that far."
"No, it's not."
"You ok?"
"Yeah. I'm just tired."
"Put your head on my shoulder."
Hank put his arm around Olivia and then she put her head on his shoulder. He kissed the top of her head and she shut her eyes.
"How's she doin'?"
"Pretty good. She gets tired easily, so she does take several naps throughout the day."
"At least she has somewhere she can rest if she needs to when she comes back."
"That's true. I'm expecting her to be back only part-time for a while."
"Makes sense."
"If you want, I can take her and bring her home once she's back all day."
"That could work. She may not be driving for a while once she goes back. I know she's going to love being on desk duty for a while."
"Just like she did when she was shot in the leg."
"So, Harrison, have you taken your Detective's exam yet?"
"Yes, Sir, I have."
"Have you decided where you want to go from there?"
"SVU. I've worked with them quite a bit. I think they did the right thing with Munson."
"I do too."
"Like I told Lieutenant Voight earlier, they got some bad cases last year and unfortunately, most of it was corruption within the department."
"I know that, since I was also investigated. I know most people had hoped I was guilty. I'm finally getting more respect from SVU and they know I appreciate what they did. They could have thrown me under the bus because of everything I have put them through over the years. Honestly, I wouldn't have blamed them. I know I have enemies and people who don't like me."
"It's like that with a lot of the Brass though but you're right, no one likes people from IAB. I was never a fan of yours until you got Lieutenant Voight out of that hostage situation a little over a year ago."
"I admit that I wouldn't have minded seeing you go up the river but I think we did it for Liv. We couldn't allow her to be transferred out because she neglected to tell Barba about your relationship."
"I get it. Why do you think I didn't investigate what happened to Dodds? Olivia didn't need that, especially from me. I could have had someone else do it but she still didn't need to deal with an IAB investigation. I know she blames herself. She did what she thought was right. A part of me thinks Chief Dodds blames her for what happened and wanted me to investigate it. For once, this wasn't about what I thought or how I felt. It was about Olivia's feelings. Dodds is the one that chose to stay inside that house until Munson released his wife. Olivia could have chosen to stay in the house but she didn't. She's not the one that pulled the trigger either."
"Jesse Rollins."
Amanda got up and went with the nurse.
"Like I've told you before, I've never had much use for IAB. I'm glad you're around for her though. All 3 of you."
"I still care about her. I admit that I thought things between you and me would be weird but they're really not."
"Surprisingly. I know Olivia appreciates it. I'm guessing she may not even be here right now if it had been for you."
"I'm glad she thought she could trust me enough to let me do it."
Olive and Trevor came in.
"Hey, Hank."
"Hey. Thanks for taking care of her."
"No problem."
"Did you drive?"
"Yes. The roads are getting better. I'm going to head home."
"Thanks again, Trevor."
"You're welcome. Can I drop anyone off anywhere?"
"Can you take me home? I'm only a couple blocks from here."
"Sure."
"Thanks."
"Me too, Man?"
"No problem."
"Thanks. Carisi, you comin'?"
"Nah. I'm going to make sure Jesse is ok."
"Alright. Text me when you know somethin'."
"I will."
Trevor, Ed and Fin left. Trevor took them both home before he went time himself. A little while later, Amanda came out with Jesse. It turned out she had an ear infection. Everyone left and Carisi was going to go home but Amanda wanted him to hold her, so he went with them to Hank and Olivia's after they stopped to get Jesse's prescription filled. By the time they arrived at the house, the power was back on. Lucy was watching TV with Frannie and the kids were all asleep. Amanda put Jesse down, while Hank warmed up some food for Amanda and Carisi. Olive ate a few cookies before going up to check on the kids. After a while, Olivia found something for both Amanda and Carisi to sleep in and then everyone went to bed.
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