*Quick note. This chapter will be a slight AU*
*Requested by Benoight Langson*
Jordan- 10
It was the onset of summer in Chicago, the temperatures were getting a tad high but still bearable. One afternoon getting off a plane, Olivia Benson had just gotten off with her son Noah. After the adoption had been finalized she wanted to do something with just her and her new son, she put in for some time off and headed for Chicago.
She hadn't been in the city in years, the last time she was in Chicago was right after Hank lost his first wife Camille. She was there for a Police Conference to see new cases, cold cases, and more. She was in a bar when she first met Hank. The older man had just lost his wife to cancer and he was drowning in sorrows in liquor, she walked over to him and started a conversation. After that night they made a connection and remained great friends.
They ended up losing contact over the years. She was excited to see her friend again after all these years. She hadn't told anybody in New York about him she wasn't ashamed or anything, she just didn't wanna have to answer a million questions.
Olivia held onto her son and their luggage, she got a taxi to her hotel. Once she got checked in, she brought hers and Noah's stuff up to their room. She set up his playpen so he could nap for a little bit.
"I can't wait for you to meet someone very special Noah". She whispered to her son.
Meanwhile
Hank was at his office, he currently was in the middle of a case. He was trying to prevent a gang war from breaking out. He was tired and frustrated, at this point all he wanted to do was go home and see his children. He took the picture off his desk and stared at it, the picture was of him and his children. Jordan was being held by her brother while Justin stood next to their father.
His children meant the world to him, the older father would die for his kids and nothing would ever change that. Thankfully after a couple of hours they managed to stop the gang war before it could happen. Hank was in the middle of doing a report when there was a knock on the door he looked up to see Olivia holding Noah.
Hank's eyes nearly popped out of his head, he hadn't seen Olivia in years the last time he seen her was right after Camille died then they ended up losing touch.
"Olivia?" Hank asked in a little disbelief.
"Nice to see you too Hank, it's been a while". Olivia replied with her signature smile.
"Who's this little guy?" He looked to Noah.
"This is Noah, he's my son. I just adopted him, I thought I could take a trip with just him".
"You look amazing".
"Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself".
"Would you like to come over for dinner? I'd like for you to meet a couple of people".
"Of course".
"Say around 7?"
"I'll be there".
"See you then".
Olivia headed back to her and Noah ready. Hank quickly finished his work and headed home so he can tell his children. On the way he called Erin inviting her over for dinner.
Back at the Voight house, Justin was watching tv while Jordan was working on her homework. They heard the front door open and saw their father, getting confused Justin looked at the time on his watch it was only 5:15.
"Pop you're early what's up". Justin says.
"Alright so I invited someone over to dinner tonight and she's bringing her son with her". Hank tells his children.
Jordan stopped writing when she heard her father say that, who was this she? She got up from her chair going over to him.
"What's her name?" Jordan asked.
"Her name is Olivia Benson, she just adopted a baby named Noah". Hank answered.
"I haven't seen her in a while, how she doing?" Justin says.
"Pretty good, she's still a cop".
"Wait you know her too?" Jordan asked her brother.
"Yeah met her a couple of time, it was right after my mom died". Justin answered.
The ten year old looked up at her father. "Is she nice?"
"She's very nice you'll love her".
All Jordan did was nod, she wasn't sure about Olivia. Her father hasn't been with anyone since her mother had died so to see a woman coming into his life would be different. She finished up her homework while Hank started dinner. A few minutes later Erin had arrived.
"Hank!" Erin called.
"He's in the kitchen". Jordan says to her surrogate sister.
"Jo what's wrong?" Erin's voice got full of concern.
"Dad invited someone over for dinner". The ten year old's voice became bitter.
"Honey that's not a bad thing".
"Her name is Olivia and she has a son".
Erin then understood why her sister was upset. It was gonna be different to see Hank with a woman. Hank heard his daughter's tone and stepped in the doorway of the kitchen.
"Jordan you can lose the attitude now". Hank told her firmly.
Justin and Erin heard it in the young girl's voice, Jordan was jealous of Olivia and Noah. Turning the tv off the elder Voight went over to his younger sister and Erin, he sat down next to his surrogate sister as they both looked at her. Jordan looked to see four eyes staring at her, she hated it when people stared at her like they were doing.
"Would you two stop that? You know I hate being stared at". Jordan snapped.
"Jo Jo, are you jealous of Olivia?" Justin asked.
"No, why would I be?"
"Honey I know it's gonna be different to see him with someone who isn't your mom. Olivia she isn't gonna replace your mom at all nobody can ever replace her". Erin said.
"I don't wanna talk about it".
They then dropped it for the time being. Jordan remained at the table doing her homework but her mind started to wander. Could she actually be jealous of Olivia? Would her father start another relationship? Were they gonna get married? Was her father gonna claim Noah as his? She didn't want a new mother or a step brother, she liked her family the way it was.
The time was now 7 and right on cue there was a knock on the door, Hank just put the last part of dinner in the oven and closed it. He quickly got to the door to open it. Olivia wore a simple blue dress that went to her knees and wore flats. Her hair was in soft bouncy curls and her makeup was light. Noah was dressed in a blue shirt and khaki shorts with sneakers.
"Olivia please come in". Hank says with a smile.
"Thank you". Olivia replied with a smile of her own.
Justin stood next to Erin and Jordan stood in front of her brother, she had on a fake smile. As long as the dinner stayed friendly so would the ten year old. The two came back into view, Jordan's body was now filled with jealousy as she seen her father hold Noah.
Why was she jealous of a baby and a woman? How could she be jealous of them? Could they come in and steal her father? Was this gonna be a start of a new family? She didn't want a new family she liked hers just the way it was. Jordan was gonna put an end to it before it starts.
Justin saw the sour look on his sister's face and knew that she had a temper like himself and their father, he gently took her arm guiding her away so no one overhears.
"Jo, I know that look whatever you're planning to do. Don't do it. This is very important to dad he'll ground you if you screw this up". Justin says to his sister.
"I'm not doing anything". Jordan replied innocently.
"Jo, I'm serious. Don't screw this up". His voice was firm.
The ten year old nodded as her brother walked away she mumbled something. "We'll see".
Once dinner was ready everybody sat down and ate, Hank pulled out Jordan's old high chair for Noah. They all talked, laughed, and joked, everyone was enjoying themselves except Jordan. When Olivia wouldn't look the ten year old would glance at her trying to figure out what her motive was with her father. What was she planning? What's her play? It wasn't in Jordan's nature to give up she wanted to get to the bottom of it.
"So Jordan, how old are you?" Olivia asked, breaking her from her thoughts.
"I'm ten". Jordan answered with a fake smile.
"Any ideas on what you wanna do when you're older?"
"I wanna be a Detective like my dad". Her voice filled with pride.
"I bet you'll be a great Detective like him".
"Thank you".
A couple of moments have passed, Jordan ate some of her food as she would glance at Olivia. Jealousy continued to overwhelm her, she had never felt this way before. Taking a deep breath she went on.
"Do you like my dad?"
Everyone stopped what they were doing, Hank sent a warning glare to his daughter.
"Jordan". Hank scolded.
"You're dad is a very nice man and we are friends". Olivia answered.
"Do you want to be more than friends?" Jordan asked.
"Jordan Lynn go to your room. Now". Hank told his daughter strictly.
The ten year old got up from her chair and went to her room closing her door. Tears started to pool in her eyes. She had a feeling on why she was acting like this. If Hank married Olivia she'd be replacing her mother and she didn't want that, she wanted her mother.
Back downstairs dinner was finished, Justin and Erin were cleaning up the table. Hank looked over to Olivia with sorta of a guilty look.
"Olivia, I'm so sorry for Jordan's behavior. I don't know what's gotten into her all of a sudden". Hank apologized.
"It's quite alright, she's looking out for you". Olivia replied.
"If you'll excuse me I have to go talk to Jordan".
"Of course".
The older father headed up to his daughter's room, Jordan was laying on her side. Silent tears were sliding down her face as she clutched a pillow close to her chest. Hank knocked on his daughter's door.
"Jo?" Hank says entering the room.
"Go away". Jordan replied, hoarsely.
"Can't do that sweetheart. Were gonna talk about what happened downstairs though".
Sitting up the ten year old looked at her father, many emotions were painted on her face.
"I don't want a new mom".
"New mom? Sweetheart what are you talking about?"
"Dad, I saw the way you were looking at her it's not that hard to figure out. You like her and she likes you. I don't want a new mom or a step brother I like our family the way it is".
Hank then knew where this was headed so he sat next to his little girl pulling her close to him.
"Baby, Olivia and I aren't getting married. Were not even dating". He took a deep breath before continuing. "Before you were born and I met your mom, my first wife Camille, Justin's mom. She was sick really bad and she died, I did a lot of things I shouldn't have done. Olivia and I met at a bar when I was feeling depressed she helped me get through that so I could help Justin and Erin get through it. When she went back to New York we lost contact over the years, I'm very grateful that she helped me get through what I was going through. I only loved Justin's mom and your mom, I still love them and I love you, your brother, and Erin. Sweetheart nobody and I mean it nobody can ever replace your mother, she was very special to me".
Jordan wiped her eyes and cheek. "When I saw you with Noah and how you were holding him and the way you were looking at Olivia it wasn't hard to figure out. I thought you two were gonna get married, you'd help with Noah and you'd forget all about me and Justin".
"Sweetie, I'd never ever forget you or your brother. You two and Erin are all very important to me. Besides, I'd never get married or be with anyone if you all weren't ok with it. I asked Justin how he felt when I started dating you're mom".
"Really?"
"Yup. Jo, you three mean more to me than anybody else in the world, I put you three before anything else even a woman".
"Can you forgive me?"
"I'll always forgive you baby".
Jordan flung herself at her father and hugged him tightly and Hank held his baby girl tightly and protectively. He was brushing her hair back like he always did.
"I love you daddy".
Hank smiled and kissed her head, his cheek resting on her head. "I love you too sweetheart".
After the father daughter moment was over, Jordan looked back to her father.
"Is Olivia still here?"
"She's downstairs".
"Is it ok if she comes up and I talk to her?"
"Alright, I'll go get her".
Hank left his daughter's room and headed downstairs, the three adults were playing with Noah. They looked to see the older man coming down the stairs.
"Olivia you got a sec". Hank said.
"Yeah". She replied.
Justin and Erin kept the small boy occupied while Hank and Olivia talked.
"What's up". Her voice was quiet a bit.
"Jo would like to talk to you, she's up in her room".
"I'll be right back".
"It's the second door on you're right".
She nodded and went up to Jordan's room. As Jordan waited for Olivia to get there, she kept thinking about what she would say one thing sure knew for sure. When Olivia was around her father was happy and as long as he was happy she was happy. A knock on her door broke her out of her thoughts.
"Come in". Jordan says.
Olivia entered the young girl's room and went over to sit down in the chair.
"You're dad said that you'd like to talk to me. What's going on". Olivia spoke.
"I'm really sorry for the way I acted downstairs, when I saw you and my dad together. I don't know what came over me. I...I thought you were trying to replace my mom". She whispered the last part.
"Sweetie I don't think I could ever replace your mom, I may have not known her but I could tell she was really special. So are you".
"Can you ever forgive me?"
"Of course I can".
"Could we be friends?"
"Absolutely". She then wrote her number down and gave it to her. "If you ever need anyone to talk to, you can call me anytime day or night. My phone is always on".
"Thank you Olivia".
"You're welcome Jordan".
"You can call me Jo".
"Ok Jo".
"You make my dad really happy and as long as he's happy so am I".
"You're a good daughter Jo".
"Thank you".
The two hugged then Olivia went downstairs, Hank looked to see her back downstairs.
"Hey, how was it?" Hank asked.
"It was good. You have an amazing daughter Hank and you have such a beautiful family". Olivia answered.
"Thank you, you have a good son".
"Thank you. We should do this again sometime".
"We should".
After a couple of days Olivia and Noah had to go back to New York, Jordan was glad she made a couple of new friends.
One afternoon Hank was out with his little girl and she held onto his hand as she skipped along the sidewalk. She looked up at her dad.
"I liked Olivia, dad". Jordan said.
"She's a very good friend". Hank says.
"If your happy then I'm happy and she makes you happy".
The older father looked down at his precious little girl, he bent down and hugged her. He was such a proud father at that moment, Jordan cared more about his happiness than her own.