Two weeks later
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to celebrate the union between Elliot Joseph Stabler and Jolene Rebecca Marlowe...."
Elliot pov
I can't believe I actually married Jo. My heart was set against it and do everything I can to get Olivia back. Deep down I know working things out with Jo for the sake of Sara. Throughout the entire ceremony all I could think about was Olivia. Now I'm sitting at the bar downing my second glass of scotch.
"Congratulations Elliot." I heard a voice say
When I turned everything just stopped. The sounds of music, the chatter and laughter of the guest just faded away. There she stood in a beautiful cream colored dress. She stood there smiling at me.
"Can I have Pinot Grigio please?" She asked
"Coming right up." The bartender said
"Can I have another scotch?" I asked
"No more for him. He us officially cut off for the night." Olivia spoke up
"Liv....." I trailed off
"Today is suppose to be a happy day. None of the guest should see you drunk or wasted. They'll think the wedding is a shame." She whispered
The bartender handed her the wine glass.
"It's not a happy day Olivia. This isn't what I want. What I want is you." I whispered back
"I promised myself that I wouldn't cry today El. Please don't make this harder then it already is." She said softly
I couldn't find the words to tell how much I wanted to run away with her and our kids and start a completely new life.
"Will you dance with me?" I asked
"You know I can't El. Even if I wanted too which I do, it won't be right." She replied
"Silver lining is I know." I replied
I saw Davud walk over to where we sitting.
"Olivia, I've been looking all over for you. Would you like to dance?" He asked
"No I don't want to dance with you David. I don't even want to be here with you." She said sternly
She motioned for the bartender to come back over.
"What can I get for you ma'am?" He asked
"Can you get my friend and I here a shot of vodka and tequila." She asked
"Coming right up." He said
Minutes later he came back with the drinks. Liv handed me my two shots.
"Cheers." She smiled
We both downed our drinks.
" I thought you said I was cut off for tonight." I laughed
"Well you deserved one last shot right as your wife is walking over." She smiled
" Elliot can you please mingle with our guest please." Jo asked
Olivia got up from seat.
"Congratulations Jo. See you back at work on Monday Elliot." She smiled
I watched Olivia disappear into the crowd in search of the kids.
"Can you at least smile Elliot. It is our wedding day." Jo said frustrated
Maureen pov
"Sara, sit still until daddy and your mommy are done." I whispered in her ear
My father didn't look like he wanted to be getting married today. Sara kept squirming on my lap during the ceremony. My mother who sitting right next to me took Sara from my lap. She relaxed for once and played her necklace. I watched my mothers eyes brim with tears. I put my arm around her and rubbed her shoulder.
Grandma Serena and Grandpa Don didn't seem to happy about the wedding ever since hearing about what Jo and David had done. Mom won't even have a conversation with David let alone be in the same room with him. She told me that she got her job back as a detective with dad and has been looking at houses here in Queens. It finally feels good to have her back.
Olivia pov
By the time I finally had my clan of children gathered at one table, Dickie and Noah were just glued to their phones, Oliver was chatting away with Emily, Eleanor was sleeping on my lap; Maureen was trying to get Sara asleep and Kathleen had her head on the table asleep.
"Maureen if you're up to it, I can take Sara and you can hold Eleanor for me." I said
"Please mom." She pleaded
"Dickie."I called
He just stayed glued to his phone, no reply back.
"Richard!" I yelled
He jumped and stopped his phone on the floor.
"Yes mom" he finally said
"Take Sara from your sister for a second." I said
He took Sara who started to pull at his hair.
"Owww." He called out
Maureen sat down with Eleanor while I took Sara from Dickie who was rubbing his head in pain. Sara tried to hit me.
"Sara, you will stop it right now. You need to be on your best behavior for your mommy and daddy." I said sternly
Right after that Sara sat down quietly on my lap sucking her thumb. I noticed something quiet odd about Sara. I noted to myself to ask Maureen later.
"Liv, are you guys ready to go?" My father asked me
"Yeah, let them go say bye to their father." I replied
After my father had his heart attack he was so on living the day like it was last because you never know when your time or someone else's time could be up. And I wish I had told my kids I loved them because moments later gunshots rang out......
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