Law and Order: SVU Imagines and Preferences

You see them cry first time

Rafael Barba:
You had never seen Rafael cry before, always the composed ADA with his walls firmly in place. But tonight, after a particularly rough case involving a child, he comes home with a haunted look in his eyes. As you approach him, he pulls you into a tight embrace, his voice trembling. "I try so hard not to let it get to me," he whispers, burying his face in your shoulder. The tears spill over, silent but heartbreaking. You stroke his hair gently, holding him close. "You don't have to be strong all the time, Raf," you murmur, feeling his pain as if it were your own.

Sonny Carisi:
Sonny's usual sunshine demeanor is dimmed as he sits on the edge of the bed, his head in his hands. You sit beside him, concerned, and softly ask what's wrong. "It's just—sometimes it feels like no matter what we do, it's never enough," he says, his voice breaking. His tears surprise you as they roll down his cheeks. You've never seen him like this, vulnerable and raw. You take his hand in yours, squeezing it gently. "We can't save everyone, but we can be there for each other," you say, your heart aching for him. He nods, leaning into you, finding solace in your presence.

Olivia Benson:
Olivia has always been the strong one, the protector, but tonight, as she tells you about a case involving a young girl, her voice falters. "She reminded me of Noah," she admits, her eyes filling with tears. You've never seen her cry before, and it breaks your heart. You wrap your arms around her, letting her lean on you for once. "You carry so much, Liv," you say softly, brushing a tear from her cheek. "It's okay to let it out." She nods, her tears flowing freely now, and you hold her, silently offering all the support she needs.

Amanda Rollins:
Amanda's tough exterior cracks as she stares at an old photograph of her sister. "Kim's back in trouble," she says, her voice thick with emotion. You watch as tears well up in her eyes, something you've never seen before. "I can't keep fixing things for her," she chokes out, the tears finally spilling over. You pull her into a hug, feeling her body shake with sobs. "You don't have to do it alone, Amanda," you whisper, holding her tightly. "I'm here with you." She clings to you, her tears wetting your shirt, but you don't care. All that matters is being there for her.

Elliot Stabler:
The first time you see Elliot cry, it's late at night after a particularly grueling case. He tries to keep it together, but as you're sitting on the couch, he suddenly breaks down, tears streaming down his face. "I just—sometimes it's too much," he chokes out, his voice cracking. You gently pull him into your arms, holding him close as he lets it all out. "You don't have to carry it all alone, Elliot," you whisper, rubbing his back soothingly. He nods, burying his face in your shoulder, grateful for your support.

John Munch:
John is known for his sarcastic wit and tough exterior, so when you catch him quietly crying in the kitchen after reading an old letter from a friend who passed away, it shocks you. "John?" you ask softly, stepping closer. He tries to wipe the tears away quickly, but you stop him, placing a hand on his cheek. "It's okay to miss them." He nods, his voice shaky as he replies, "I just didn't think it would hit me this hard." You hug him, feeling him relax slightly in your embrace. "You don't have to hide from me," you reassure him, and he finally lets himself grieve.

Fin Tutuola:
Fin doesn't like to show vulnerability, so when you see him standing silently in front of his son's old baseball trophies, tears in his eyes, you're taken aback. "Fin, what's wrong?" you ask gently. He takes a deep breath, his voice rough as he says, "I just—I miss when he was a kid, you know? Before all the drama." You nod, wrapping your arms around him. "You did a great job raising him, Fin," you say softly. He finally lets the tears fall, and you stand there together, holding him as he lets out years of pent-up emotion.

Nick Amaro:
Nick has always been the strong one, the one who holds it all together, but when he gets a call from his daughter that she doesn't want to see him this weekend, it breaks him. He hangs up the phone and sits down heavily on the bed, tears welling up in his eyes. "She doesn't want to see me," he whispers, his voice thick with emotion. You sit beside him, taking his hand. "She's just a kid, Nick. She'll come around," you say gently, squeezing his hand. He nods, but the tears start to fall, and you pull him into a comforting hug, letting him know he doesn't have to go through this alone.