She had loved him for a long time, but just hadn't realized it. She seen it as a partnership and never thought of it as anything more. Until now.

It had all started so fast that her head was still spinning. She didn't think it would go this far, and she was afraid that one day it was all going to come crashing down. He was all she had anymore, and she would never doubt him. But as the days went by, she was beginning to wonder if things were really ever gonna change.

It had all happen about 2 months ago. Their relationship had all started over a bad fight and heightened emotions. Elliot and Olivia were working with a really hard case and it was getting the best of them. All they did was fight and bicker, and no one wanted to even be around them.

"Elliot, why don't you pull your head out of your ass long enough to look at the situation." Olivia yelled as they walked out of the interrogation.

"Maybe you're the one you isn't looking at the situation Liv. Maybe you're the wrong one here, ever think about that? Or even maybe you're too involved with this." Elliot screamed back, grabbing her arm.

"Don't you dare lay a hand on me Elliot. You just beat the crap out of our suspect and got his confession thrown out. What are you going to do when we have to tell our victim what happen? She lost her baby because that man killed her, and almost lost her own life. Can you even imagine what that is like for her?"

"Yeah, that why I lost my temper. I hate when we have to work with children and you know that, but you couldn't even begin to understand what I am going through because you don't have kids to lose!"

Olivia looked at Elliot; she couldn't believe he had the nerve to say something like this. He hadn't been this harsh to her since the Gitano case when he doubted her ability to protect herself.

"You're such a selfish bastard. You know everything I have been through, and what I have done to try and be a mom. I can't even believe you would have the nerve to say that." Olivia cried.

"Liv, I am so sorry. It just came out; I didn't even have time to think." Elliot said, feeling horrible at what he had said.

"I need time away from you to be alone, and be mad before I can even think about forgiving you."

Elliot and Fin had been working together for the next 24 hours, and tried his best to avoid Liv. She had gone down to work out for a bit to let out her anger and think. She knew Elliot didn't mean it; they were just upset and caught up in the moment.

It was after midnight when Cragen told them to go home, knowing they needed some rest. Elliot had picked up Olivia when they had headed to the crime scene the day before, so he knew she didn't even have a car there. He was afraid to ask her if she wanted a ride, not wanting to piss her off.

"Liv, grab your stuff and I will take you home." Elliot said as he opened his locker, sliding on his jacket. He jumped when he heard Olivia slam the door of her locker.

"Like hell you are. Your over tempered ass can drive back to your house, and I will grab a bus." Olivia said as walked towards the door, Elliot hot on her heels. She was still mad, but more upset that he hadn't talked to her all day. He pulled at her arm when they got outside, hoping she would comply.

"You're not going to be able to catch a bus this late. Just get over your bitchy attitude and get in the damn car."

Olivia knew if she didn't go with Elliot she would be walking, and she didn't want to do that. She climbed into the squad car and was silent the whole way to her house. There was so much built up tension neither want of them wanted to say the wrong thing, but he knew he had to apologize.

"Look Liv, I am sorry for what I said. I didn't mean it, and I hope you know that. I was just upset and was taking it out on you." Elliot said as he pulled up to her place.

"I know that you didn't mean it. I was upset too, but I was just mad you worked with Fin to avoid me all day. That was our case, and I really wanted to be involved is helping that woman." Olivia said, keeping her head down to avoid eye contact.

"Do you want me to walk you up Liv?" Elliot asked trying to be nice.

"Um, sure I guess. Are you gonna go home?" Olivia asked as she opened her door.

"No. I don't really feel like dealing with Kathy. Things just keep getting worse the longer I'm at work. I am gonna go back to the precinct and stay in the cribs."

"You've stayed there more lately then you do at your own house."

"It's better than going home to fight, and we have to be back early anyway."

"Elliot, you can't just keep living at work. Those bunks are horrible and the stress is eventually gonna get to you." Olivia said as she opened the door to her place.

"Well I don't really have any other options right now." Elliot mumbled. He sat down and laid his head back against the back of couch. He was tired and really didn't want to go back to the cribs.

"Why don't you stay here tonight? You can have the spare bedroom. I know we have been fighting all day, but I really think you need a good night of sleep." She said as she sat down next to him, noticing his eyes were closed.

Liv turned on the TV, hoping to find something interesting on, but gave up and decided to take a shower. She walked into her room, not even thinking to close the door. When the hot water finally hit her back she almost moaned. She hadn't had a shower since the day before last when they went to work. She shampooed her hair, shaved her legs, and got out to wrap a towel around her. When she opened her bathroom door, she jumped when Elliot was in her room digging through her dresser.

"Liv, I ugh was just looking for something to sleep in. All I could find was your girly stuff."Elliot said as he covered his eyes, making her laugh. He didn't want to make her uncomfortable, and he knew he should have waited.

"You didn't find them because you're looking in the wrong place. I have some stuff of yours that you left put up in my closet." She said as she walked into the closet.

Elliot heard her footsteps fade off and he uncovered his eyes, waiting outside the closet door. He peeked around to make sure she didn't need help, but was stunned at what he saw. She had her back towards him and was standing on her tip toes with the towel allowing him a slight peek at her bottom half. She finally managed to reach the clothes right as Elliot moved, and threw them onto the bedroom floor.

"You can go into the bathroom now and take a shower." She yelled from inside the closet.

He walked over to pick up the clothes, not looking to his left to peek into the closet. He opened the bathroom door, and turned around to leave it cracked. Elliot turned on the shower, stripping off his suit for the day and jumped into the shower.

Liv waited till she heard the shower start before she retreated back into her room. She walked over to the dresser and picked out one of her purple nightgowns to wear. She dropped her towel, slipped the gown on, turned off the light, and crawled into bed. She pulled down the sheets and grabbed the book off the nightstand.

After about 20 minutes, Liv heard the shower shut off and Elliot stumble out of the shower. She laughed to herself, and looked up to notice the door cracked. She leaned over in the bed attempting to look into the room, only to see Elliot standing in front of the mirror, naked. She gasped and dropped her book, hoping he couldn't hear her as he changed clothes. She lay down in bed, hoping he would think she was sleeping, trying to get some rest after the long day.

Moments later, Elliot came walking out of the bathroom shirtless in a pair of shorts. He looked over at Olivia who had gone to bed, but had left her lamp on. He walked over to turn it off, trying to be quiet. He looked at her before he did though, smiling at the way she slept. She was lying just like he did.

He sat down on the bed next to her, brushing her hair back out of her face. He didn't understand why she couldn't hold on to a guy, she was beautiful. Her hair was fanned out on the pillow as she slept with her body all curled up and eyes shut. Elliot really hoped she was asleep, not faking it. He bent down and kissed her forehead, making her stir.

"I'm so sorry Liv. If I could, I would give you the world. I would give you a child because I know you would be the best mom a person could be. I hope she would be just like you; beautiful, smart, funny, and the most unselfish person that I have ever met." Elliot mumbled, smiling as he pictured what Olivia's child would look like.

He looked back up at her face to see her eyes open, and filled with tears. His smile faded, and he felt guilty that he had heard her. She sat up when his face when cold, wondering what was going through his mind.

"Liv… You weren't supposed to hear that." Elliot mumbled as he turned to get up.

"Why? What you said was just you being honest, and I know you feel bad for what you said today." Olivia asked as she followed him into the living room.

"I am married, and I don't even say stuff like that to m wife, that's why."

"I don't understand why you're freaking out about this?"

"Because I'm starting to believe everything that Kathy said was right."

What is Kathy saying to Elliot? What happened that night months ago, and where is their relationship now? Should I continue? Review 3