Notes: So it's the final chapter... *starts sobbing* I know I know I'm sad too I'm sorry, but there is such a thing as stretching the plot out a little too much, and I just couldn't do that to you guys. But please, enjoy this final installment. We'll talk later. ~Shut up SilvrBlade let us read!~ Okay okay... enjoy ;3

Chapter 9: Relief

Police sirens had soon filled the sunny morning sky, and cruisers had filled the entire hotel parking lot. Officers rushed in in what seemed like seconds, though it took them a while to pry Olivia from Elliot's arms.

"Elliot!" she pleaded as they tried to pull there away. "Don't let them take me!"

"It's okay, Liv," he assured her, helping her onto the gurney. "I promise, I will stay with you the entire time."

Soon Elliot found himself at the hospital, sitting by Olivia's bedside. Cragen had his hand on Elliot's shoulder, Elliot holding Olivia's unconcious hand; she was still deep under the pain meds.

"You really love her, don't you?" Cragen asked, his voice cutting through the thick cloud of silence that had enveloped the room.

"I do," Elliot sighed, rubbing Olivia's hand tenderly with his thumb. "I just don't want it to affect our jobs. Olivia was petrified that if you found out you would keep us from being partners."

"I won't do that," Cragen sighed. "It seems like a stupid idea. Just being friends with a co-worker would affect you in some way. No, as long as you can keep doing what you're doing without making a mess, you can stay partners."

"Thanks, Cap," Elliot smiled.

Olivia's eyelids fluttered at the sound of Elliot's voice.

"You mean it?" she muttered, smiling up at Captain Cragen hopefully.

"I mean it," Cragen smiled. "Now let's let the rest of the squad have a look at you. They've certainly been dying to see you."

Six Months Later...

Olivia and Elliot found themselves alone on the Miami, Florida beach waterfront, sitting together on the sunny beach sand. Salty waves washed over their toes rythmically, and up in the beach house, Fin, Munch, Cragen, Alex, and Casey were all staring out the open window anxiously with full wine glasses in their hands.

"Shhh!" Casey ordered as they wacthed. "I think he's about to do it!"

"Hey Liv," Elliot began, leaning closer to her as they stared out at the waves. "We've been together a long time, haven't we?"

"Yeah," Olivia breathed, taking in the fresh salty air with a deep, refreshing breath. "It seems like forever."

She leaned in closer to him, placing her hand on his. He sqeezed it lovingly, brought it to his lips and kissed it lightly.

"So I did a little thinking," he grinned, "and I have a little surprise for you. Close your eyes." She laughed and closed them. Elliot released her hand and reached into his jeans pocket. "Okay, and open them!"

She opened her eyes and nearly choked when she saw the little velvet box he was holding out to her. Elliot slowly got onto one knee and opened the box, revealing the most beautiful diamong ring she had ever seen. When he pulled it out, she noticed that engraved on the thick golden band was in graceful, winding letters the inscription:

Olivia, my Liv, my love.

Olivia began to cry as Elliot took her hand and pushed the ring onto her finger.

"Olivia Benson," Elliot announced, a tear falling down his cheek. "I love you more than anything else in the entire world. You would make me the happiest man in the universe if you would just forever be by my side. Not just as my partner, but as my wife."

Olivia nodded, a broad smile plastered on her face as tears raced down her cheeks.

"Yes!" she cried happilly. "Ohmigod, Elliot, yes!"

Elliot let out a triumphant shout and lifted Olivia into the air, spinning her around. He put her down on her feet and he turned to the beach house, yelling loudly and proudly "SHE SAID YES! SHE SAID YES!"

A joyous clamour filled the house as the friends cheered. Wine bottles popped loudly, and soon the entire group had gone down to the beach to congradulate their friends.

"I love you, Olivia Benson," Elliot whispered in her ear as they embraced.

"No," Olivia smiled, looking up into his eyes lovingly. "Olivia Stabler."

Notes: A very late but just as important disclaimer- I OWN NOTHING IN THIS STORY (except Klaus. He was mine.) But you recognize it? Nope. Not mine. A HUGE muchas graicas to Dick Wolf for being an absolute GENIUS, and to all of my friends/fans/reviewers who help me feel confident enough to keep writing. Also, before I forget, if you guys liked this you might want to check out the other story I'm posting called "Olivia's Shadow", another E/O (uh duh). Feedback is welcomed for both this and OS, just a littel reminder ;) Also, if I'm a little late updating it's because:

a) I'm busy with school crap

b) I'm feeling lazy

c) I forgot

or the most likely of them all

d) I've been busy laying out a few other ideas for L&O SVU stories, so I might be distracted with those. Date of postations (yes that's now a word) are yet to be determined.

Well, that just about covers everything. Thanks for reading! Nice reviews make writers happy! See you guys soon enough! XOXO- SilvrBlade