Hey guys! So this is the last chapter of the story and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has been supporting this story and me! It's strange how the story kind of ended up imitating my real life as I was writing. I never in a million years expected my Dad to be diagnosed with Colon Cancer when I was writing a story about Olivia having Breast Cancer. My Dad seems to be in good spirits though and everyone's support has meant a lot to me. I hope you like the way the story ends. Remember to read all the way through! And keep an eye out for a new story I am currently cooking up at the moment :)

Thanks again for everything and enjoy the last chapter :)

Six months later life could not have been any better for Olivia and Elliot. They had bought a house close to Kathy's so the rest of his kids didn't have to travel to far to see them. Olivia was back in the swing of things, she even was working part time alongside her friends and family again.

Little Hope was growing with each passing day and was the light of Olivia and Elliot's life. The sound of her laugh was the one thing that could warm Olivia's heart no matter what. It was still hard to believe how far they had come in the last year and a half but she knew she wouldn't change any of it for the world.

Olivia was standing in front of the mirror in her bedroom putting in the diamond earrings Elliot had given her last week. Today was the day that she was going to officially become Mrs. Olivia Stabler…it still felt like a dream to her.

She turned her head from side to side to look at her reflection. Her hair had finally grown back and it was long enough for her liking now. She had pinned it back a little with bobby pins and even put a small flower in her hair. She sighed happily and went to go reach for her lipstick when Hope began to fuss in her crib, which was in the corner of the room.

She smiled and walked over to her daughter. "Hey little lady…what's wrong? You should be happy! Mommy and Daddy are finally getting married today!"

Hope just gargled and reached her small hand out towards her Mom's face. Olivia laughed and admired the precious baby in her arms. Her brown hair came in little ringlets just like Michael's hair had been. Her eyes were sea green and shone with such brightness and wonder it melted Olivia's heart every time she saw them. Her small little button nose was cute enough to nibble and her rosy red, plump cheeks made everyone smile.

She laughed as Hope tried desperately to reach for the flower in her hair. "You're going to mess up your Mommy's hair little girl."

Hope just tilted her head to the side and stared up at her Mother with confused, wide eyes. Olivia smiled and leaned forward to kiss her cheek gently just as the door cracked open slightly.

"Olivia?" Casey called into the room softly.

Olivia smiled at her friend. "Hey Casey. Come on in."

Casey pushed the door open further and was followed by Alex and Melinda who were all dressed and ready for the wedding. "We just wanted to see if you needed any help getting ready."

Olivia smiled at three of her best friends. "I do need help putting on the dress."

Melinda walked over to her and smiled. "Let me take the little Princess so you can finish getting ready."

Olivia smiled and handed her daughter over to Melinda. Alex walked to the closet and took out the dress Olivia had picked for the wedding and Casey gasped as she looked at it for the first time.

"Olivia it is absolutely beautiful…" Casey said with tears in her eyes.

Olivia smiled and walked towards Alex who unzipped it for her. "Thanks Casey."

She held onto Casey's hand as Alex held the dress open and she slipped into it. Her friends pulled it up around her and Casey zipped it up in the back. Olivia took a deep breath and turned around again to face the window as her three friends stared at her in awe.

The white dress was made of lace and hugged her curves in a way that accentuated her body. The silky white sash around her waist was tied in a bow at her back. The dress had a sweetheart neckline and was strapless, a simple but beautiful diamond pendent hung at her neck, which was a gift from Fin, Munch and Cragen.

She licked her lips and shrugged. "So what do you think?"

Alex put a hand to her mouth with tears in her eyes. "Olivia…you are without a doubt the most beautiful bride I have ever seen."

Olivia laughed and shook her head. "You have to say that because you're one of my best friends."

Melinda shook her head. "She doesn't have to say it but she is right Olivia. You look breathtakingly beautiful…"

Olivia put a nervous hand on her stomach as it began to swarm with butterflies. "I don't know why I'm so nervous…I love Elliot. This is what I want…and yet I'm terrified."

"Pre-wedding jitters are normal Olivia…but Elliot loves you more than anything. This is the start of a brand new life for you." Alex said putting a hand on her arm gently.

Olivia nodded slowly. "I know. I guess I just still can't believe this is all happening, ya know? I mean a year and a half ago Elliot wasn't in my life anymore and I honestly thought I was going to die. And here I am today…I have a full bill of health…a beautiful baby girl…" She said smiling at her baby in Melinda's arm. "Five amazing soon to be step children and a man who loves me unconditionally." She laughed and shook her head. "How the hell did I get so lucky?"

"You don't give yourself enough credit Olivia. You've done so much for so many people in your life without ever asking for anything in return. Now it's your turn to be happy…" Casey said smiling at her.

Olivia smiled and reached for her hand. "Well I wouldn't be here if you three hadn't have supported me through all of this. I'm so glad you're here."

Melinda smiled. "We wouldn't miss this for the world Olivia."

Olivia smiled just as Kathleen peeked her head in the bedroom. "Sorry to interrupt…but we're just about ready downstairs."

"Okay. We're all ready here…" Olivia said as she lifted her dress up and slipped on her heels.

"You look beautiful Olivia." Kathleen said smiling at her from the doorway. "Dad is going to die when he sees you…"

Olivia laughed. "I hope he doesn't."

Everyone smiled and Casey and Alex helped fix up Olivia's make up. Kathleen went back downstairs and smiled at her Dad who was waiting to go outside to the backyard when Kathleen gave him the okay. He was surrounded by all of his five kids, and he couldn't help but smile at them all.

"She's ready." Kathleen said walking over to her family. "And she looks absolutely beautiful."

Elliot smiled. "She always does."

"So you really ready for this Dad? There's still time to run if you need too…" Dickie said nudging him jokingly.

Elliot laughed and shook his head. "No way. I'm never running from Olivia or you guys again. I promised remember?"

Dickie smiled and patted his Dad on the back. "I know Dad. I'm just kidding…" He shrugged. "You know…we're really happy Dad. For you and Olivia I mean…and for the family."

Elliot smiled and clapped his song on the back too. "I know Dickie. I know…"

Casey walked down the steps with Hope in her arms and Alex and Melinda following her. "You better get outside and down that aisle Elliot. You don't want to see Olivia before she starts walking towards you, do you?"

Elliot smiled and led the way towards the backyard with all his kids following him. They passed Cragen who was walking inside because he was going to walk Olivia down the aisle. The kids had set up the chairs, flowers, lights and one of Maureen's friends was playing the violin for the ceremony.

Casey, Melinda and Alex were all Olivia's bridesmaids. As the music began to play, Casey headed down the aisle first with Hope in her arms, Melinda followed soon after her.

Cragen looped his arm with Olivia's and smiled at her. "You ready for this?"

She smiled at her boss and one of her best friends. "Definitely."

"I'm so proud of you Olivia. You've come such a long way since I first met you…" He said with tears in his eyes.

Olivia let out a shaky breath as Alex walked into the backyard and down the aisle behind Melinda. "Oh don't make me cry Cap…"

Cragen smiled gently. "I don't want to make you cry. But I just want you to know that I love you and that I am so happy for you and Elliot. I know you haven't had the easiest life…but you have conquered every challenge you have faced. You inspire me everyday Olivia…"

Olivia leaned over and kissed his cheek gently. "Only because you have supported me all along the way."

Cragen smiled and squeezed her arm gently again. "Well…let's go get you married Olivia. I think you and Elliot have waited long enough."

Olivia smiled back at him and then let him lead her towards the back door. She took a deep breath as they walked outside together and all of their friends and family stood to watch them with smiles on their faces. She knew they were all looking at her, but Olivia only had eyes for Elliot.

He was standing at the end of the aisle with his Priest, Fin, Munch and Dickie were at his side across from Alex, Casey who was still holding Hope and Melinda. She saw him take a deep breath as he took her in for the first time, and his eyes began to water.

She winked at him and his smile grew wider as she practically floated down the aisle on Cragen's arm. When they finally made it to the end, Olivia's heart was beating so fast she thought she could faint. But as soon as Elliot took her hand, all her worries and fears began to melt away.

She turned back to Cragen who leaned forward and kissed her cheek. "Love you Don."

He smiled at her as he pulled away. "Love you too Olivia."

Cragen shook hands with Elliot and then he faced his bride again. She took a deep breath and Elliot smiled at her, "You look beautiful."

"You don't look so bad yourself mister." She whispered back to him.

The priest cleared his throat and began his speech about love and the sanctity of marriage. Olivia and Elliot were so lost in each other's eyes they didn't seem to move until it was their time to recite their vows. They chose the traditional vows that millions of other couples had exchanged. There was something romantic about the tradition of it all that made them want to use them.

By the time it was time to exchange their rings, Olivia was fighting the urge to fall into Elliot's arms and kiss him. Elliot smiled because he could tell she was just as eager as he was to officially become husband and wife.

"Elliot please place this ring on Elliot's finger and repeat after me…" Olivia smiled and took Elliot's hand as she slipped it on his finger. "With this ring…I thee wed."

Olivia smiled up at him and whispered. "With this ring…I thee wed."

Elliot winked at her as a tear fell down her cheek; he took her ring from Dickie and waited for the Priest to instruct him. "And Elliot…please place this ring on Olivia's finger and repeat after me…" Elliot slipped the ring onto her small finger. "With this ring…I thee wed."

He took a deep breath and with confidence said, "With this ring…I thee wed."

"Well then by the power invested in me by the State of New York…I now pronounce you husband and wife." The Priest said.

Olivia's smile grew wider as her friends and family began to cheer, Elliot leaned forward and kissed her passionately on the lips. She couldn't help but giggle as he started to prep her face with kisses before finding his way back to his lips.

He finally pulled away and smiled at her. "Why hello Mrs. Stabler."

She smiled and caressed his cheek gently. "Mrs. Stabler…I like the sound of that."

He smiled again and leaned forward to kiss her gently before taking her hand and leading her down the aisle of their backyard. Their friends and family threw rose petals at them as they went and Olivia had never felt so complete in her life. When they finally got back to the house, Elliot pulled her aside to the foyer in the front and smiled at her.

"I love you Olivia." He said honestly and confidently.

She smiled and leaned up to remove a rose petal from his hair. "I love you too Elliot. Never in a million years did I think I would be here…that I would be this happy. Thank you…for everything. For loving me and supporting me through everything…I feel so lucky to have you in my life."

Elliot's eyes began to water as he smiled at her. "Liv…if you hadn't showed up at my Mom's house a year and a half ago…I would still be hiding. You bring out the best in me…you make me want to fight for everything that is good and you make me feel like I'm worth something. Words can't express how much you mean to me…but I can tell you right now that I'm not going anywhere. I'm in this forever…"

Olivia smiled. "Well that's good…because so am I."

Elliot pulled her against him again and kissed her with all the passion he could find within him. Olivia snaked her arms up around his neck and held him as close as possible, everything was finally falling into place. And for the first time in her life…she was truly happy.

Epilogue
5 Years Later

It was a warm spring day as Elliot pulled up on the curve and parked his car. He took a deep breath and reached for the flowers on the passenger seat. He opened the door and stepped out into the warm air, the grass was a beautiful shade of green and perfectly cut. His feet moved their way slowly to towards his destination before he knelt down and placed the flowers in front of the grey stone.

It was hard to believe it had been two years since she had passed away. He still missed her with all of his heart but he knew that she was in a better place and someday they would be together again. He smiled to himself and said a little prayer to her before rubbing his hands over the cool stone.

"Happy Birthday. I love you." He whispered before turning around and walking back towards his car.

On his drive home he turned up the radio and put the windows down to take in the cool spring night. When he pulled up in front of his house he parked in his usual spot and stepped out happy to be home. He walked up the front steps and went to open the door but someone beat him to the punch.

"Daddy!" Five-year-old Hope said as she clutched the teddy bear Michael had given her.

She rarely let it leave her side and had named him Mr. Noodles. Olivia and Elliot had told her whom the bear was from, but she was only five years old and didn't understand it fully. Someday they would explain it more to her when she was old enough to fully get it.

Elliot smiled and leaned down to scoop her up. "Hey sweet pea." He said kissing her rosy cheeks.

"How was work?" Hannah asked as she wrapped her arms around his neck, still clutching Mr. Noodles in one hand.

"It was good. But I'm glad to be home. How was your day?" He asked walking further into the house.

"I finger painted today! I made you a picture!" Hope said as the smile grew on her face.

Elliot smiled and ruffled her brown curly locks. "I can't wait to see it!"

When he got into the kitchen, Elliot smiled and placed Hope back down on the ground. He walked over to the counter and leaned forward to kiss her cheek.

"Hey beautiful." Elliot said smiling.

Olivia looked up at her husband and smiled. "Hey honey. Did you go and visit your Mom?"

Elliot smiled sadly and nodded. "I did. I brought her flowers for her birthday."

Olivia smiled and caressed his cheek gently. "I bet she really appreciates that."

He sighed and leaned against the counter. "I can't believe it's been two years since she passed away."

Olivia frowned sadly. "I know you miss her…"

Elliot nodded slowly and walked around her towards the highchair where their second adopted child Aiden was sitting. "How's my boy doing today?"

Olivia smiled as he lifted the two-year-old boy into his arms. "He's good. He actually went down for his nap today which was the first time this week."

Elliot smiled and kissed his sons cheek. "What a little devil you can be. But you are one handsome boy."

Olivia smiled as Hope ran back into the kitchen with the picture she had painted for Elliot. "Here Daddy!"

Elliot smiled and took the paper from her, he smiled down at the color filled page. "It is beautiful Hope. I'm going to bring it to work and put it in my locker so I can see it everyday. Okay?"

Hope smiled and nodded. "Okay!" She turned back to Olivia. "Mom can I play before dinner?"

Olivia nodded as she continued cooking dinner. "For a few minutes. And then you need to wash up before we eat okay?"

Hope smiled and ran towards the living room where her chest of toys was waiting. Elliot put Aiden back in his high chair and let him go back to eating the cheerios on the tray. He walked over to Olivia and looked more closely at the meal she was preparing. He noticed it was all of his favorite things.

"Steak, mashed potatoes, asparagus…" He squinted his eyes at her. "Is this a special occasion?"

Olivia smiled and swatted his hand away as he tried to reach into the salad bowl. "I invited the kids over for dinner. They wanted to celebrate your Mom's birthday."

Elliot smiled and kissed her cheek before quickly taking a tomato out of the bowl. "Great. That will be fun."

Just then the front door open and Elliot's five other children walked in. "Are we late?" Eli asked running towards his Dad.

At ten years old he was growing more and more each day, Elliot smiled and hugged his kids. "Nope. Right on time."

"Need some help setting the table?" Maureen asked Olivia.

"Please. That would be great." Olivia said as she started to mash the potatoes.

Dickie kneeled in front of his brother Aiden and helped him eat his cheerios. "We brought a red velvet cake since it was Grandma Bernie's favorite."

"She would have loved that." Elliot said smiling as he helped Maureen and Kathleen set the table for dinner.

"Olivia said she had something else to celebrate as well." Lizzie said smiling at her step-mom. "But she wouldn't tell us what it was…"

"Something else to celebrate?" Elliot asked looking at his wife curiously. "Did I forget about something important today?"

Olivia laughed as she put her the potatoes in a large serving bowl. "No. You didn't forget anything important."

"So what is the other thing we need to celebrate?" Kathleen asked as she carried the salad over to the table.

Olivia shook her head. "Hope! Come wash your hands for dinner!"

"Are you going to ignore the question forever?" Dickie asked her teasingly.

Olivia smiled and took a bottle of wine out of the fridge before walking over to the table. "Can we sit down first?"

"So it's a big deal then?" Maureen asked as she brought the potatoes and steak over to the table.

Elliot followed his wife and kids who were just as curious as he was. Hope sat in her seat beside Elliot and smiled up at him, she loved it when the rest of her brothers and sisters were over.

Maureen poured the wine in the glasses for all those that were over twenty-one, then she turned expectantly to Olivia. "Okay. We're sitting. What's up?"

Olivia smiled and lifted her glass. "Well first I think we should raise a glass to the amazing Bernie Stabler who we miss and love everyday."

Everyone lifted their own glasses and Elliot smiled. "Happy Birthday Mom."

They took sips of their drinks and then turned back to Olivia, waiting to hear what else she had to say. "I had an appointment today with Dr. Cooper and she ran some tests…"

Everyone seemed to be holding their breath together as Elliot urged her on, his heart pounding. "And?"

Olivia smiled and stared directly at her husband. "And…I am officially in remission."

The table erupted in cheers and Elliot couldn't keep his eyes off of his wife. "You're serious?"

Olivia smiled at him as she finished hugging Lizzie. "Yup. It's been five years since there was any trace of tumors…that means I'm in remission."

Elliot's kids looked over at him and waited for his response, he smiled and stood up before walking over to her. She stared up at him as he leaned over her, the smile growing on his face. "I love you…"

Olivia smiled up at him and caressed his cheek gently. "I love you too."

Hope looked at her brothers and sisters feeling confused. "What does remission mean?"

Maureen smiled and wrapped an arm around her youngest sister. "It means Mom is very, very healthy. Remember how we told you she was sick before you were born?"

Hope nodded her head. "I remember."

Dickie smiled at Hope. "It means that Mom is doing really well and there is no sign of her sickness anymore."

Hope smiled and looked at her Mom and Dad, Elliot was still standing beside Olivia with his arm around her. "I'm happy for you Mommy!"

Olivia smiled at her daughter and leaned into her husband. "Well thank you baby. I'm pretty happy myself."

Elliot lifted his glass in the air. "Well in light of this amazing news…I think we have two amazing women to toast. To my Mom, I know she is here with us in spirit and shining down on us from heaven everyday." He looked down at his wife as his kids lifted their glasses. "And too my incredibly beautiful wife…who I would completely lost without. Here is to your health and happiness…not just for another five years…but for the rest of our lives."

"Here, here!" Everyone said cheering and clinking their glasses together.

Elliot leaned down and kissed his wife again gently before returning to his chair. For the rest of the meal, they ate, laughed and talked about how good life truly was. The house was big enough for everyone to sleep over, and later that night Olivia went to put Aiden to bed as Elliot waited in their bedroom.

She smiled at him as she walked into the room. "He's finally asleep."

Elliot smiled as he watched her begin to change for bed. "Good. Hopefully he'll go back to his usual sleeping patterns."

She slipped on one of Elliot's shirts and crawled into bed with him. "I hope so."

"Thank you for making such a great dinner and celebrating my Mom tonight." He said reaching over to squeeze her knee.

Olivia smiled and put her hand over his. "Of course honey. You know I loved your Mom like she was my own Mother. We all miss her…"

"Well today was even more special with your news." He said smiling at her before leaning forward to kiss her gently. "You have no idea how happy I am baby."

Olivia smiled and moved so she could cuddle up with Elliot more. "I'm so happy too El. I'm sorry I didn't tell you I had an appointment…I just wanted to get the news from her before I told everyone ya know?"

He smiled and wrapped a hand in her hair, twirling the strands with his fingers. "I understand. It's just hard to believe that its' been five years since you were battling cancer and we got married."

Olivia smiled at him. "I know right? I feel like the time has just flown by…"

"Well with two little ones running through this house we haven't had much time to relax in five years." Elliot said smirking.

Olivia chuckled. "No we haven't…but I wouldn't change any of it."

"I wouldn't either…" He said as he leaned down to kiss her head gently.

"Hey El?" She whispered softly as she turned to look at him.

"Yes?" He asked with a smile as he looked down at her as he continued to run his hands through her hair.

"I know I've said it a thousand times but…thank you." She said smiling at him with tears in her eyes.

He smiled and brushed a tear away from his thumb. "You have said it a thousand times and you should know by now that you have nothing to thank me for."

She sighed. "But I do El! When we found out I was sick…you were going through so much in your life. And not once did you ever run from what was happening. I honestly believe if you hadn't come back into my life at that time…the outcome of all of this would have been very different."

Elliot smiled at her. "Liv you weren't the only one that needed support then. I would probably still be hiding away if you hadn't showed up at my Mom's house that day. I was stubborn and scared…but the minute I saw you I knew I could face anything again. We've been partners in more ways then one for almost twenty years now. We're good together."

She smiled and rested a hand on his chest. "Yes. We really are good together."

Elliot leaned down and kissed her passionately. "What do you say we celebrate your good news on our own?"

Olivia laughed as his hands began to roam her body. "What did you have in mind dear husband?"

Elliot smiled against her neck as he trailed kisses over her body. "I was thinking about making love until the sun comes up…"

"Mmmm…" Olivia moaned as his hands slid down her sides. "That sounds like a very good plan to me…"

He made his way back up to be face to face with her. "I love you Olivia Benson Stabler…more than you could possibly know."

Olivia's smile grew wider on her face. "Probably about as much as I love you…which is a whole hell of a lot."

He smiled and leaned down to kiss her again. "Congratulations baby. I'm so proud and happy for you."

Olivia smiled and pushed her hands up his shirt. "Make love to me Elliot…"

Elliot smiled and leaned forward to kiss her again. Six years ago he never would have thought this was the way his life would turn out but he was so incredibly grateful for everything he had. As he made love to the woman he loved he said a silent prayer to God for not taking her from him five years ago.

She was everything he had ever wanted and more and he knew he would never run from her or the rest of his family again. Family meant everything to the both of them, and they knew no matter what they faced…they would be able to handle it together.

After all it was the two of them against the rest of the world.

The perfect team.

Now. And forever.

I hope I didn't scare away a lot of you before you finished reading the epilogue! Hahahaha! I hope you enjoyed it as well! I'll hopefully have a new story up soon. Much love to you all :)