A/N: This is related to my last chapter titled 'Spring in Chicago'. Olivia has already talked to Noah about Ellie and Johnny D and he knows about Sheila being in jail. There may eventually be another part to this one. I have some other chapters from other arcs I realized I hadn't written yet either. I don't own any of the characters except my own.

Family Vacation

Since Hank had moved to New York, he and Olivia had been fostering 6-year old Emma and her 3-year old brother Travis. That also included their cats Mickey and Minnie. All the kids were out of school for the summer. Olive, Austin and the 4 kids were headed to New York and then they were all heading to Washington DC. They left Phoenix early, basically as soon as Austin got off of his shift, so they could be in New York by dinnertime. He came home and took a quick shower before they headed to the airport. Everyone ended up sleeping on the plane. When they arrived in New York, they got off the plane and went to get their luggage. They went to get their rental and then they went to get checked in at the hotel and then they headed to Hank and Olivia's. Olivia was notified of the visitors and she said to send them up. Once they got up to their door, they knocked. Olivia opened the door.

"Hey."

"Hey. It's good to see you."

"You too."

Everyone came in and hugged Olivia. They went into the living room and sat down.

"Excuse the mess. We tried cleaning up but 3-year olds don't listen very well and neither do 6-year olds."

"Don't worry about it. We have the same problem with the boys. How's it going with the other two?"

"Great. Noah loves being a big brother and we love having Mickey and Minnie around too."

"Even Hank?"

"They love Hank."

"Where is Hank?"

"He had to go to Chicago, since Jay needed his advice on an old case that resurfaced. He's hoping to be back sometime tonight or before the wedding tomorrow afternoon. Brad is on shift until tomorrow morning."

"Austin was on until this morning. As soon as he got home, he took and shower and we headed straight to the airport. We all slept on the plane."

"Good. I'm off until we come back from DC. Erin and Brad are leaving Tuesday for their honeymoon. We have a tour of the FBI Headquarters on Monday and obviously Erin wanted to be there for that. We're meeting Erin at 9 tomorrow morning, so you can see where she works and then I'll take you to the Precinct."

"I want to see the 9/11 Memorial."

"Ok. We can head there too. I made an appointment for all the girls, including Erin, at the salon to get our hair and nails done."

"That sounds like a plan. Where did they decide to go on their honeymoon?"

"Cabo San Lucas."

"Oh, wow!"

"You want to grab a quick dinner and then stop to see Brad?"

"Yeah, sure. Anything is fine with us."

"Ok. NOAH, EMMA, TRAVIS, COME HERE PLEASE."

The 3 kids all came into the living room. When Noah saw everyone, he hugged them. Olivia introduced Travis and Emma to them. Olivia then showed them around.

"This place is beautiful."

"Thanks. We really love it."

"We should probably do the bathroom before we go."

"Probably."

Olive and her family all took turns in the bathroom and Olive even changed Sarah. Olivia's phone rang, so she picked it up.

"Are you leaving soon I hope?"

"If the weather holds up. It's been raining all damn day. I'm at the airport now and the flight boards soon, so I should be home in a couple hours."

"Ok, good. The Coopers just got here. We're heading out to grab a quick bite to eat and then we're going to go see Brad. We're meeting Erin by 9 tomorrow morning, so she can show the kids around there and then we'll head to the Precinct. Elyse wants to see the 9/11 Memorial."

"Ok. How were the kids?"

"They were fine. I'm glad I was able to get Lucy to help out this week, since Amanda and Carisi took the girls to Atlanta for the week, which I had completely forgotten about when I texted her to see if she could watch the kids. They left Saturday and are coming back on Sunday. She said Noah really helped out."

"He's gettin' better about that."

"He is. He's growing up so fast."

"Yep. How are you?"

"I'm glad to be off of work for over a week. It was crazy this week. I missed you even though we talked every night."

"I missed you too and I know. I don't know how we navigated this as long as we did."

"I don't either. Did you get to the cemetery again while you were there?"

"Yeah, I did."

"Good. How'd the case go?"

"We have reason to believe the guy is now in New York."

"What kind of case is it?"

"He's involved with the Mob but it involved little bit of everything, including sexual assault. I gave Halstead Sergeant Bell's contact info and told him to start there."

"Ok. I need to go. The kids are getting hungry."

"Ok. I'll see you soon."

"Ok. I love you."

"I love you too. I love the rest of them too."

"See you later."

"Yep."

Olivia hung up.

"Dad sends his love. He's at the airport."

"Good"

"I think we're ready to go. Did you two go to the bathroom?"

"Yes."

"They did before you called us out here."

"Ok. I better go."

"Me too."

Olivia and Noah both went to the bathroom and then they left to go out to dinner. After dinner, they went to see Brad at the firehouse. When they got there, mostly everyone was sitting and enjoying the nice weather.

"Uncle Brad!"

"Hey, you guys. Hey, Elyse."

"Hey."

Brad hugged everyone and then he introduced them to everyone.

"When is Hank supposed to be home?"

"He called and said he was at the airport. He said it was raining pretty much all day, so he hopes the flight will be leaving when it's supposed to. You ready for tomorrow?"

"Oh, definitely! I can't wait. Did you tell Olive what we're having?"

"I did not. I didn't know I was supposed to."

"That's ok. We're having a boy."

"That is awesome! I am so happy for you two. Do you have any names picked out yet?"

"Justin Jacob. Jacob was my older brother who died on 9/11 and the reason I became a firefighter."

"Sorry for your loss."

"Thanks. My mom never really liked that I became a firefighter because of what happened to Jake but I know he's with me whenever the station alarms go off and I go into a burning building."

"I get nervous every time I hear the sirens and Austin is working."

"Erin gets nervous all the time too. She worries about Olivia all the time too."

"So does Hank. Even more so now with my former partner around."

"If there's ever a time when Hank isn't around and your former partner is bothering you, call me even if I'm on shift."

"Thank you. I appreciate that and I'm sure Hank will too."

Brad showed the kids and Austin around. When they started talking about 9/11, Elyse wanted to hear about that. After they were done, they all said they would see Brad tomorrow and then they left. Olivia and the kids went home, while Olive, Austin and the kids went to their hotel. Olivia ended up taking the kids swimming before bed as did Olive and Austin. After everyone swam for a while, the kids took baths or showers and got ready for bed. Once Olivia tucked Emma and Travis in with the kittens and checked on Noah, she went to take a shower herself. Once she was done in the shower, she got ready for bed and dried her hair. By the time she was getting settled in bed, Hank arrived at home. He locked up and checked on the kids, who were all asleep. He then went into the bedroom

"Hey."

"Hey."

Hank put his suitcase down and went over to the bed to kiss Olivia.

"I missed you so much."

"I missed you too. I'm gonna grab a shower."

"Ok. I'll be here."

Hank kissed Olivia again and then he went to take a shower. By the time he was out of the shower and got ready for bed, he went back into the bedroom and Olivia was asleep. Hank turned the light off and got into bed with her. He put his arm around her, kissed her cheek and fell asleep.

By the time they woke up the next morning, Olivia had her head on Hank's chest.

"Morning."

"Mornin'."

Olivia got up to go to the bathroom and brush her teeth and then Hank did the same thing, while Olivia locked the door before she got back into bed. Once Hank got back into bed, they started kissing and made love. Afterwards he had his arms wrapped around her and she had her head on his chest.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

"I'm glad you're back. I was hoping we could have done this last night but I guess I was more tired than I thought."

"Don't apologize. So, we're goin' to visit Erin and then the Precinct?"

"Yep and the 9/11 Memorial. We can probably do lunch and then I scheduled an appointment for all the girls, including Erin, at the salon to get our hair and nails done."

"Which probably means I need to take the boys."

"Probably. Even though it's only been a couple months, Emma and Travis started calling me 'Mommy' and they asked the other day when 'Daddy' was coming home. I've looked into it and so has Trevor and no other family has come up. Emma told us she didn't know of anyone when they came to live with us. I didn't want any surprises this time after what happened with Noah."

"Yeah, true. I hope we can adopt them."

"So do I. Noah really loves being a big brother."

They got up, put some clothes on and then they went to fix breakfast. Olivia took care of feeding Mickey and Minnie and cleaned their litter box. Noah woke up and went to the bathroom and then Emma and Travis woke up as well. Emma went into the bathroom. Noah came into the kitchen.

"Morning, Mom. Morning, Dad."

"Morning."

"Hey."

"MOMMY."

"COMING, SWEETIE."

Olivia went to help Travis as Emma came into the kitchen.

"Hi Daddy."

"Hey, Princess."

Emma gave Hank a hug. Both Emma and Noah sat at the island and watch Hank fix breakfast. Olivia then came in with Travis. He hugged Hank and then she put him down on the stool at the island as well. Then she got milk for the 3 of them.

"Hi Daddy."

"Hey, Buddy."

Hank finished making breakfast and the coffee and then they all ate. Once they were done with breakfast, they all went to get dressed. Olivia had her hair pulled back in a ponytail and she put Emma's in pigtails. The Coopers arrived and then they came up. Hank answered the door, while Olivia went to get her badge. Hank had hugged everyone and then they left to meet Erin. When they arrived, they parked both SUVs and went in.

"May I help you?"

"We're to see Agent Lindsay."

"She did say you were coming. Let me get her for you."

"Thanks."

The person at the desk called Erin.

"She'll be right up."

"Thanks."

"No problem. How old is the little one?"

"She's just about 6 months."

"She's a cutie."

"Thank you."

Erin came out.

"Hey."

"Aunt Erin!"

"Auntie!"

"If we have to go through metal detectors, don't forget about the hardware in my ankle. I have my card, just like I do whenever I travel."

"I know. You're good. Are you carrying now though?"

"No but I have my badge if I need it."

"Ok."

Daniel, Elyse and Miles hugged Erin and so did Noah, Emma and Travis. Then Erin showed them around. Once they were done, Erin said she'd meet them at the condo, so they could head to the salon. Then they headed over to the Precinct. Once they arrived, they got out of their respective vehicles and went in. Olivia introduced them to the Desk Sergeant and then took them up to SVU.

"Hey, Captain."

"Hey. You behaving yourselves?"

"Sure."

"Uh huh."

"I'm always behavin' myself, Liv. You know that."

"That's what worries me, Fin."

Fin gave Olivia a look and then she introduced everyone to the squad before she showed them around.

"This is so cool. A little different than where Grandpa Hank worked though."

"A little bit."

"Where are you off to next?"

"Elyse wants to see the 9/11 Memorial, so we'll head there next. We visited Brad last night and we were just with Erin."

"How was Chicago, Voight?"

"The weather was terrible. It rained all day yesterday."

"How was that case?"

"I told Olivia that they think the guy might be here. He's involved with the Mob and the case involved pretty much everything, including sexual assault. I told her I gave Halstead Sergeant Bell's contact information and told him to start there."

Hank gave Fin as much as he could about the guy including a picture of him.

"We're investigatin' somethin' involvin' this guy now. Some woman showed up and said this guy raped her but so far, we haven't been able to locate him."

"Then he is here. Call Halstead and make sure he knows that."

"No problem."

Fin called Jay and then Ayanna and Elliot came in.

"Captain."

"Sergeant."

"Hey, Liv."

"That's Captain Benson to you, Detective."

"Now we need to clean up Chicago's messages. Maybe if they weren't so incompetent."

"Who you callin' incompetent?"

"You and your unit. Whatever Liv sees in you, I'll never know. I'm a better cop and a better man."

"Detective Stabler, that's enough!"

"Stabler, do us all a favor and go back to Italy. Liv was so much happier before you had to return and make her life a living hell."

"Stay out of this, Fin. It doesn't concern you."

"That's Sergeant Tutuola to you, dumb ass!"

"What will it take to make you want me, Liv? A promotion?"

"I wouldn't want you if you were the only man on earth. I know for a fact that you will never get promoted."

"Who told you that?"

"Tucker."

"I'm glad he's dead. The world is a much better place without him."

"He was a better man than you are and I never thought I would ever say that after everything he put us through."

"You had to have been desperate. Of course this loser isn't much better."

"What did you call me?"

"You heard me, loser."

Olivia knew Hank wanted to punch Elliot and honestly, she couldn't blame him.

"Go ahead. You touch me and I'll have your ass arrested."

"I'll arrest you before I arrest him."

Elliot tried to come at Hank but Hank grabbed his hand and twisted it.

"Leave my wife the hell alone! You got that?"

"Or what, you'll kick my ass? I'd like to see you try. Go back to Chicago where you belong and then Liv can be with the man she really wants, me. Some father figure for your kid, Liv. Does the kid even know what he's capable of? Does he even know about his real parents?"

"As a matter of fact, I know everything."

"I doubt that."

"Hank and I keep nothing from our son."

"Why are you such a bully?"

"I'm not a bully. I love your mom and I want what's best for her."

"You don't love her and you definitely don't want her to be happy. If you really wanted what's best for her, you'd leave her alone like she has asked you numerous times. You don't think I don't know about you showing up at our apartment at different times?"

"What goes on between me and your mom is no one's concern but ours."

"I'm making it my business. When my dad isn't around, I'm the man of the house."

"That definitely explains a lot. If I was your dad, I'd ship you off to Military School to teach you some respect."

"You have no say in the matter. I do respect my parents and everyone else in our lives. You don't deserve respect and you'll never be my dad."

"I will when she comes to her senses and this idiot is out of her life. Get used to it, kid! He's the one that doesn't love her. If he did, he would have been here takin' care of her after her accident."

"He was here taking care of her after the accident. The accident that was mostly because of you in the first place. Leave my mother alone! You got that!"

All the boys, including Miles and Travis, were standing with their arms folded in front of their chests and glared at Elliot. Hank and Fin started smirking and Olivia and Olive tried not to laugh.

"Detective Stabler!"

"Stay out of this, Ayanna!"

"That is Sergeant Bell to you, Detective. This is your second warning."

"Detective Stabler, get the hell out of my Precinct! Now! I don't want to see you, I don't want to work with you and I don't want you around my squad or my family."

"This is far from over."

"Oh, believe me, this is over."

"You don't mean that."

"Like hell I don't! Don't you ever talk to my son like that again! Do I make myself clear, Detective?"

Elliot smirked at Olivia before he grabbed her and kissed her. She slapped him hard across the face.

"Best kiss I ever had and something I should have done years ago."

"Don't flatter yourself."

"You want me. Admit it."

"The only man I want is the one I'm married to. You would think that after 10 years you would have gotten over yourself but obviously you haven't."

"You wanna feel what you do to me?"

"You're harassing my husband and son and you're sexually harassing me, so technically, I could arrest you for that."

Olivia went to brush her teeth and Hank punched him in the face and stomach, while the boys continued glaring at him. Everyone there tried not to laugh including Noah. Then Hank, Fin, Velasco, Bruno and Austin escorted him to the elevator. Hank put Elliot's arm behind his back and twisted it before he pushed him inside into the wall. He fell to the ground and then Hank pushed the button but as the door closed, Hank held the door open.

"I'm gonna tell you this one more time, so listen carefully. Stay the hell away from my wife! The next time you ask her if she wants to feel what she does to you again, I'll kick you between the legs. You understand me?"

Hank released the door and Elliot glared at him. Hank checked on Olivia, kissed her and then they all came back in together.

"Stabler comes back in here again, I'll kick his ass."

"Get in line. I've had it with him. He clearly needs some unpaid time off. Olivia, I am so sorry. I thought you were off."

"I am but the kids wanted to see where I work. Noah, I am so proud of you."

"He has issues."

"Definitely."

"I don't like people like him who think they need to bully people to get their point across. I know Dad did that stuff but he's trying to be better for us."

"I am. I'm not proud of what I did and I know I should have listened to Erin in the first place."

"I'm glad you slapped him and Dad punched him in the stomach and face."

"I thought about kickin' him between the legs after he said what he said to you. I told him if he ever asked you if you wanted to feel what you did to him again, I would kick him between the legs."

"I wish you would have. Elliot can dish it out but he obviously can't take it. Apparently it's only ok when he does it."

"Damn! I would have paid big money to see Stabler get kicked between the legs."

Everyone couldn't help but laugh.

"Hank is only protecting his wife and what Detective Stabler said was inappropriate."

"True."

"Why does he think he's the only one who can love you?"

"Because he's being selfish. When we worked together, he used to get jealous when I would start dating anyone. He was married, so really he had no say in the matter. Now that he's back in my life and his wife is gone, he just expects me to drop everything for him."

"I wouldn't want him for my dad."

"That would never happen. Whatever relationships I get into effect you as much as they do me.

"Good job, little man."

"He's not so little any more. I think he has become more protective of me since my attack. Noah has zero tolerance for bullies as it is."

"He's right though, Stabler is a bully."

"He always has been. I used to call him the poster boy for rage."

"You definitely taught Noah well."

"It's scary how similar that Stabler guy is to my dad: same build, bald, huge ego, they're never wrong. I wish I had someone like you to talk to when I went through all that."

"That is kind of scary."

Brad came in.

"I thought you'd be home asleep."

"I slept for a little while. I see your former partner showed up again."

"Yep."

"I ran into him coming out of the building. He stormed out and just glared at me. Who punched him?"

"I did after he kissed Olivia."

"What an idiot!"

"Ayanna, did you hear from Halstead?"

"I did, which is why we were here."

"We're investigatin' this guy for a rape."

"Ok. Show me what you have."

"I need to make a call to Internal Affairs before we go."

"Ok."

"Sarah needs to eat."

"Use my office."

"Thanks."

Fin showed Ayanna what they had on the case and both Olive and Olivia went into Olivia's office. Olivia called Internal Affairs and Olive fed Sarah. Internal Affairs said someone would come talk to her about what happened and would be there shortly. Olivia hung up and went out to the Squadroom.

"They'll be here shortly, so I need to stick around. I just had a feeling that Elliot was going to go to IAB about what happened but twist things around to make himself into the victim."

"Everyone here was a witness to what he did and honestly, he deserved it."

Jet came in.

"Should I assume Stabler got kicked off the case? He came back to the Precinct and was throwing a temper tantrum about something. It also looked like someone beat him up.

Ayanna told her what had happened and all Jet could do was roll her eyes.

"Ok. Well, that explains a lot. I have noticed that he has become a bit obsessed with Captain Benson lately."

"That's putting it mildly."

"I'll help with whatever you need."

"Thanks."

Ayanna told her what they knew about the case so far and then she started looking stuff up on her tablet. Internal Affairs came in and Olivia took them into the Interrogation Room. She talked with them first and then everyone else who had been involved in the confrontation talked with them too, including Noah. When Internal Affairs was done, everyone was out in the Squadroom.

"I just wanted you to hear the truth before he came to you and tried to turn things around."

"It definitely sounds like what happened with your husband was justified. Detective Stabler's Internal Affairs file makes for some interesting reading."

"Most of that was Captain Tucker."

"We noticed that. He's greatly missed."

"Detective Stabler said he the world was a much better place without him."

"No one deserves to die the way Captain Tucker did. Sergeant Bell, you will have a talk with Detective Stabler?"

"Yes. I think 2 weeks of unpaid time off will be good for him."

"That works for us. Captain, you may want to consider a Restraining Order."

"I'm off today until a week from Monday but I will do that."

"Make sure we get a copy of it to keep with both files."

"Ok. Thank you for your prompt attention to this."

"No problem."

Internal Affairs left.

"Liv, I'll call someone at the DA's office and get that done for you, since you'll want to have done before you leave."

"Thanks, Fin."

"No problem."

"Let me know when it's ready and I will deliver it to Detective Stabler personally."

"Got it! Who's cat sittin', Liv?"

"Brad's parents. They're stopping by after dinner tonight and picking them up."

"They were more than happy to help."

"I had thought about having Amanda and Carisi take them but with them gone until Sunday, there was no point in even asking and I'm not sure how they'd be with Frannie."

"Ok. Phoebe said we'd be happy to take them."

Olive came out of Olivia's office.

"Thanks for offering but I know you're not a cat person and Marilyn and Dave have a couple cats anyway. We're going to head out. Thanks, guys."

"No problem, Captain. Have a safe trip."

"Thanks."

Everyone there worked on the case, while Olivia and the family left and headed to the 9/11 Memorial after Olivia said goodbye to her squad. Brad showed everyone where his brother's name was. Fin had also contacted the DA's office to get a Restraining Order for Olivia. They then headed back to the condo. When they got back to the condo, they sat and talked for a while and waited for Erin. Once Erin got there, they stopped over at Erin and Brad's, so Olive and her family could see their place before all went out to eat. After lunch, the girls went to the salon and Hank took Noah and Travis for haircuts as well. After they were done at the salon and Hank and the boys were done, they went to get ready for the wedding. Fin had dropped off the executed Restraining Order and told them that Atwater and Upton had come in to help out with the case. Fin had also personally delivered Elliot's copy to Ayanna. Once everyone was ready, they all met at the Courthouse, along with Dave and Marilyn, Erin and Brad made things official. They all went out to dinner afterwards. After dinner, Olive, Austin and the kids went back to their hotel, while everyone else went home. Marilyn and Dave were taking the kittens, so they came back with Hank and Olivia to get them before they headed home. Hank and Olivia made sure the kids were packed and then they finished packing their own stuff. Hank, Olivia and Noah took showers before bed and then they all went to bed.

The next morning, they got up and got ready. Everyone met at the airport. Hank and Brad parked their vehicles in the parking garage, while Olive and Austin returned their rental. They all met at the terminal and then they checked in before they headed through security. They grabbed something for breakfast before they headed to the gate. A little while later, the plane boarded and then they waited for it to take off. The flight was over an hour and when they arrived, they got off the plane and went to get their luggage. They then took the shuttle to their hotel, so they could get checked in. Hank and Olivia had gotten a suite and so did Olive and Austin. Everyone went to their rooms and then they all met to decide what they were going to do. They grabbed a bite to eat and decided to take the Metro to Arlington National Cemetery, so they could look around there and they also went to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After they left the cemetery, they took the Metro and went to the Pentagon to see the 9/11 Memorial there.

"This place is cool so far. I can't wait to see all of the monuments and museums."

"I got advanced tickets for the Washington Monument. The only one that doesn't need one is Sarah. Our tour time is 9:30 tomorrow."

"Sounds like a plan. We have the entire week anyway. Is there anything near the FBI building?"

"Ford's Theater isn't too far."

"We could check that out too. Noah wants to see some of the Smithsonian museums and we're planning on doing the Zoo too."

"Which museums does he want to see?"

"American History, Natural History and Air and Space."

"Are we going to the White House too?"

"Maybe the outside of it but we didn't get tickets for a tour."

"That's ok."

"Maybe we can check out the food court where the Metro Station is."

"That works."

They headed back to the Metro Station and headed back. They found something to eat and then they headed back to the hotel. Once they got to the hotel, they decided to go to the pool for a while. Everyone went back and took their showers or baths, so they could get ready for bed. Everyone went to bed. The next day, they went to the Washington Monument and did a bus tour that they could see all the attractions and get on and off as much as they wanted. Monday was the day they were doing the FBI tour and they also went to Ford's Theater. That was the last day they would be seeing Erin and Brad, since they were leaving for their honeymoon on Tuesday morning. They want to the Smithsonian museums that Noah had said he wanted to see and then they spent the following day at the Zoo.

The rest of the week went by too quickly. They went to see whatever else they wanted to see and by Saturday they decided to spend some time at the hotel and relax at the pool. By Sunday they left for the airport and said goodbye after they went through security.

"Hank, Olivia, thank you so much for this. We had a great time."

"You're welcome."

"Thank you, Papa and Grandma."

"Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa."

"You are all very welcome. Olive, I'll let you know what we're planning to do about Erin's baby shower. I need to contact the ladies in Chicago as well. I need to get with Marilyn but hopefully it'll be before school starts up."

"I hope so. I'll let you know Austin's schedule, so maybe you can have it on a weekend when he doesn't work. That way I can leave the boys and the baby with him and Elyse and I can have a girls' weekend."

"That would be so cool, Mom."

"I'll take that into consideration."

Both Austin and Hank shook their heads. Olive, Austin and the kids hugged Hank, Olivia and the kids before they parted ways and headed to their respective gates. The flight to New York left first. Both Travis and Emma were playing a game on their tablets but had their headphones on

"Austin and Olive are so cute together."

"Yeah, they are. The kids all behaved themselves."

"They sure did. I'm not looking forward to going back to work. I just have a feeling that Stabler will find the Restraining Order a big joke."

"Then he goes to jail."

"Exactly but he'll still find a way to make himself out to be the victim. I couldn't be prouder of Noah for standing up to him the way he did."

"He actually handled the stuff about Johnny D better than you expected."

"Mom was always so hesitant to talk about it whenever I'd ask about him but now I understand why. He was a bad man. Ellie was messed up because of what he did to her. Grandma Sheila was kind of messed up too."

"You figured that out on your own. She kept trying to say that I wasn't your mom and I should adopt another little boy who needed a home."

"Why would she say you weren't my mom? You gave me a home and took care of me when Ellie couldn't. That's what a mom is supposed to do. Who knows what Johnny D would have done to me?"

"That's what I was the most afraid of. He was trying to get visitation even if that meant taking you to see him in prison until you turned 18. Judge Linden told me later on that she wouldn't have allowed it."

"That's good to know. I'm glad you two are my parents. I hope we can keep Emma and Travis."

"I hope so too but we'll see what happens in the meantime."

They kept talking and then the plane landed in New York. They got off the plane and went to get their luggage before they went to get the SUV. Then they headed home. When they arrived at the condo, headed upstairs. Olivia texted Marilyn to let her know they were back. Fin had texted her to ask her if they could come over. She replied that they could and then she notified security.

"Fin and Phoebe are coming over."

"He must have missed you."

"It's hard to say with him sometimes."

The kids went to their rooms and Hank went to throw the laundry in the washer. Olivia sat down on the sofa. A little while later, security called to tell Olivia her visitors were there. She said to send them up. When they knocked on the door, Hank was heading into the living room.

"I got it, Babe."

"Thanks."

"Sure."

Hank opened the door.

"Hey."

"Hey. Come on in."

"Thanks."

Fin and Phoebe came in and then they went into the living room. Hank sat next to Olivia and put her arm around her, while Fin and Phoebe sat down as well.

"So, how was it?"

"It was amazing! This was probably the best week of my life after my honeymoon of course. What's going on here?"

"We finally caught that son of a bitch that CPD Intelligence was lookin' for. Upton and Atwater were here helpin' out. He's locked up, along with any known associates of his."

"That's good. What's going on with that other incident?"

"You mean Stabler?"

"Yep."

"IAB took his badge."

"For how long?"

"For good. Bell wasn't surprised when that happened, since she was about ready to do it herself. They told him he needed to attend a classes on Anger Management before he was able to return to work but he outright refused. Bell told IAB what Jet told her about him throwin' a temper tantrum and punchin' things when he got back to the Precinct."

"I told Hank this but a few nights ago, I had a dream about Ed and he told me everything would be ok."

"He's gotta be watchin' out for you. He headed IAB for all those years and couldn't stand Stabler, so obviously he knew and tried warnin' you. What Stabler said about the world bein' a better place without Tucker was uncalled for. No one deserves that. Not even Tucker."

"I'm sure Elliot is using the excuse that he did what he did for me and some other bullshit."

"Pretty much but IAB wasn't buyin' it. Bell talked to Kathleen and she seemed to think he went back to Italy but none of them have heard from him. Kathleen said they have all noticed how obsessed he's been with you since their mom's death and they all knew you were with someone."

"When I saw her and Dickie at the hospital after the explosion, I told them I was with someone. Elliot's crap about Hank not loving me because we weren't married yet was just him being selfish and immature. Hank and I didn't have to be married for him to prove his love for me. He loves me unconditionally and he lets me vent if I've had a bad day or week or whatever. Elliot just makes every conversation about himself."

"He always has. I get he's hurtin' 'cause he lost his wife but so did Voight."

"At least Hank mourned Camille and I know he still loves her. I don't expect him not to, just like he doesn't expect me not to still love Ed. Losing Ed was harder than Elliot just up and leaving was for me. I know I treated Amaro and Rollins like shit because I wasn't dealing with all the new changes in the squad but I meant what I told Amaro. I grew more with him than I did with Elliot. The only constant for me in the squad within the last 20 years has been you."

"I got your back, Liv and I always will."

"I appreciate that, Fin. I really do. More than you will ever know."

"I'm glad she has someone watchin' out for her when I'm not here."

"Brad told me that if you weren't around and Elliot was bothering me, I should call him even if he's on shift."

"Brad is a good guy and so is Austin. I'm glad both girls are happy."

"Me too. I'm happy too."

"Me too."

Hank kissed Olivia.

"We're all happy you're finally married, Liv. You finally got a guy worthy of you and Noah."

"And Hank wouldn't ship him off to military school. Elliot had a lot of nerve saying that to my son."

"You gotta give the kid a lot of credit for standin' up to him though."

"Oh, yeah. I do."

Hank went to check the laundry and then he came back. Fin and Phoebe stayed for a while and then they went home. Brad's parents invited all of them to dinner and they agreed, so they brought the kittens over and then they all went out to eat. Olivia and Marilyn started talking about Erin's baby shower and a reception to celebrate their wedding. Olivia told her what Olive had said about scheduling the baby shower when Austin was off for the weekend, so she could leave everyone but Elyse at home. Marilyn figured they may have to do both at different times even they had to wait to celebrate the wedding until after the baby was born.

After dinner and everyone went home, Olivia contacted Trudy, Kim, Amanda, Phoebe and Olive to see if they all wanted to help plan the baby shower and the party celebrating the wedding. Olive said she didn't know how much help she'd be as far away as she was but she would help in any way she could. Kim and Trudy said they'd do what they could too and they'd talk to the other ladies in Chicago. Amanda and Phoebe both said they'd help out as well.

Everyone got ready for bed and watched a movie before the kids went to bed. By the time the movie was over, Emma and Travis were asleep, so Olivia and Hank carried them to bed and kissed them both. They went to say goodnight to Noah and then they went to bed themselves. They made love before they fell asleep in each other's arms. Tomorrow was back to work for Olivia.

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