Olivia and her mother shared a tradition every year, until her mother passed away.  What happens when Elliot steps in?

You never know what you want, until you lose it.

She had been changed, she couldn't deny it. She'd been changed by a child. Her child.

Sequel to Trust

All Olivia wanted was a quiet weekend--a soak in a hot bath, some wine, to lock herself away from the world and, hopefully, forget the stress of the past week. But Elliot wanted to go out for a drink.

She's always said victims hold something back. Whether from fear, shame, or a desire to pretend it never happened. She's made it this far without raising much suspicion from those in her life, but now she's once again in the presence of the only other living person who might know the truth. He'd not brought it up at trial, but maybe he liked the idea of it being secret as much as she...

WARNINGS: Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Rape, Torture, Psychological Torture

This story is about love and deception.

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The lights, however, remain on; a tell tale sign that while Costco is close to shutting down for the night, it has yet to do so. She's about to say something when the room goes dark.  Lights flicker off. 

5 Things Olivia and Elliot would never do on screen (sex), but would in fic. 

This is an SVU/OZ crossover one-shot.  Olivia mistakes Keller for Stabler... Whoopsie.

This is very much, MA, AU, PWP.  Please consult the story notes before you start reading for some important caveats.