Semper Fi

Serenity

Everyone started to file out of the party since it was getting late. The party went on much later than they expected because everyone was so excited to see each other after so long and get reacquainted. There were soon stories of old times in SVU and remembering some of their best times. Elliot's children left a bit earlier but not before each giving Noah a hug and promising that they would all get together soon for dinner.

"Ok, so you promise lunch in the next week?" Alex asked Olivia while getting ready to head out.

"Yes, within the next week," Olivia promised.

"Don't worry Alex I will hold her to that. She is NOT copping out on us," Casey interrupted.

"Especially after we behaved ourselves today," Melinda added.

"If you call this behaving then I'm definitely in trouble."

"Oh you better believe we behaved," Melinda said leaning in so only the four of them heard. "None of us have mentioned Noah's little admission have we?"

They all started laughing and Olivia playfully slapped Melinda on the back.

"Touche. Within the week ladies. I promise."

"Goodbye little man and welcome to the family...officially," Casey said placing a kiss in his hair while he hung tight to Olivia in her arms.

Lucy and Elliot continued to clean up as more guests filed out.

"Goodnight Liv, it was good to see you again and good to see you too little man," Munch added giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"He wants to spend more time with his Uncle Munch so you name the time and place and he will be over."

"You got it."

He paused for a little bit before heading towards the door.

"Liv, he's a lucky little boy to have you guys for parents. I'm glad everything is working out for you...both of you," he said looking towards Elliot in the kitchen. "Ill save my I told you so lecture for another day," he winked and walked out the door.

"Elliot, it was good to see you man," Fin said reaching out to shake his hand again before he left.

"Good to see you too Fin. Thanks for being my wing man tonight. Made things a lot easier," he added.

"No problem. Was it good seeing everyone?"

"It was actually. Despite all the shit we dealt with everyday, you guys were really like family to me. I saw you guys more than I actually saw my own family. It's good to catch up. Everyone seems to be doing well."

"Yeah and at least now everyone knows you didn't fall off the face of the earth," Fin joked.

"Yeah," Elliot chuckled. "That too."

"Take care of her Elliot. Don't hurt her again. That's all I ask," he said seriously.

"You have my word."

"Alright Liv, I'm headed out so you can put this little guy to sleep. Looks like he's had about enough." Noah was now sleeping on Olivia's shoulder and moved slightly at Fin's touch. After assuring him that she didn't need any help with cleaning everything he left and it was just Lucy, Elliot and Olivia.

They were trying to get up as much as they could but there was a lot to do and everyone was exhausted.

"Hey Lucy we are going to take care of the rest of this tomorrow. It's late, you can go ahead and head home," Olivia offered. She handed a sleeping Noah to Elliot while talking to her.