Semper Fi

Trigger

"Olivia, sorry it took me so long," Dr. Lee said as she walked in.

"It's ok. I know it's late, thanks for coming down."

"I just looked over his chart and I'm going to examine him. I have some paperwork I need you to fill out at the nurses station."

"Oh...ok," she replied reluctantly not wanting to leave Noah

"I'll stay with him. You do what you have to do," Elliot assured her.

"I won't be long."

It took her about twenty minutes to go over everything and text Fin to let them know she wouldn't be in tomorrow due to Noah's health. When she walked back in the room, Dr. Lee was writing in the medical chart and Elliot was sitting in the rocking chair with Noah who had nodded off back to sleep.

"Olivia, let's talk outside," she said ushering her out.

Dr. Lee said she believed Noah was exposed to the measles and she would release him the next day if his fever went down but they would have to stay indoors for a few days to see if he had any other symptoms. She also gave her some other care instructions for him while at home and paperwork to bring home.

"You look exhausted. I'll have a roll away bed brought in for you and your friend," the doctor said with a smirk.

Olivia couldn't help but smile back at her. "Thanks."

As she walked back in the room she was taken aback by the image before her. Elliot was sound asleep in the rocking chair with Noah on his chest sleeping. His arms were wrapped around her son in a protective nature and they both looked so peaceful. She wanted to wake him to tell him he could go home, she knew he had to be tired but she couldn't stop staring. She used her phone to take a picture of the two of them before going to sit in the other chair careful not to disturb them. After about an hour a nurse came in to check Noah's temperature again and had to wake them both up.

"Hey. You fell asleep, I didn't want to wake you," Olivia said softly.

"Oh. How long was I out?" he asked rubbing his eyes.

"Just an hour. Go ahead and get yourself home and get some rest. We will be fine."

"What did the doctor say? When are you two going home?"

"She said probably tomorrow as long as his temperature goes down which it looks like it is. He was exposed to the measles so it looks like we will be quarantined in the house for a few days, maybe a week."

"I don't have to go, I can stay here with the two of you. I don't mind."

"You are exhausted El. It's ok. Go home and I will call you tomorrow and let you know how we are."

"Ok. I will leave on one condition. You call me tomorrow as soon as the two of you are released and I will come over with Chinese, a movie and anything else you need me to pick up and will keep you company."

"You drive a hard bargain Stabler," she said smiling. "Deal."

"Good night little man. I'll see you tomorrow buddy," he said as he reached over to rub his back. He was back in the crib and dozed back off to sleep.

Elliot and Olivia walked into the hall to say goodbye.

"Well I tell you one thing Liv. I haven't gone on many dates, but this is definitely the most memorable," he joked.

"Yeah my life is all over the place these days."

"And that's just fine with me. I'll see you tomorrow." He leaned forward and gave her a chaste kiss on the lips. "Good night."