At first I wasn't sure but I just cant help but loving the Tuckson pairing! This is my take on how they got together and start building a family. I'm going to include some storylines and timelines of the show but also show some moments that I wish we got to see plus my own ideas. I hope you enjoy!

Olivia sat at the bar having just flagged down the bartender to get a glass of red. It had been a long year, but these past few weeks really took the cake…but all the pain and struggles were worth it as she was now officially a mommy. As she waited for her wine to arrive she thought back to just a couple days ago when she was sitting in front of the judge with her son in her lap. She was asked if she would treat Noah just like her biological son, there was never a doubt in her mind. She never thought she would be a mother, she figured it just wasn't in the cards. For a long time it scared her even thinking about being a mom, never having great parental units in her own life. She had heard about parents instantly falling in love with their child and she wasn't sure…but now she was. She fell in love with Noah even before she had started fostering him.

"Here you go miss," the bartender interrupted her thoughts placing a wine glass in front of her.

"Thank you," Olivia smiled politely.

Olivia said a little silent prayer for the amazing blessing of her son before taking a sip of the liquid gold. She let out a satisfied sigh the perfect way to end the week.

"Well, I am glad to see I don't have to tell you to man up this time."

She would know that voice anywhere. She placed her glass back on the bar before turning to her left a smirk already on her face.

"Don't say I never listened to you."

"I'll, mark this day on the calendar…Jim Beam neat," Tucker said to the bartender.

"So, you have a tracker on me or something…this isn't exactly a cop bar," Olivia asked taking another sip?

"Please I am IAB I know everything."

Olivia cocked and eyebrow wondering just how serious he was.

"Easy tiger I am kidding. Carisi gave you up," he offered before she really did think he was stalking her. "Apparently I haven't trained the new guy well enough yet he is giving me up to the enemy."

"Ouch," Tucker playfully grabbed at his heart. "And here I thought we were becoming friends."

"Well, at least I don't want to castrate you with a rusty knife any longer."

"See, progress."

There was a slight pause in banter as the bartender returned with Tuckers drink. He picked up the glass and raised it towards Olivia.

"So what are we toasting to," she asked also picking up her glass?

"To a fresh start, hoping this year is easier than the last," he started.

"I'll drink to that," Olivia said with a hopeful smile clinking her glass against his.

They each took a generous sip enjoying their soothing liquid of choice.

"Oh and to you," Tucker quickly added. "Congratulations on officially becoming a mother."

"Thank you Tucker," Olivia said genuinely.

She had to admit she was a little surprised Tucker dropped the tough IAB front to offer his acknowledgement of her change in status.

"How is it going? With Noah and everything?"

"Well, the days of having a quiet night are certainly over…but I love every minute of it. This past year has been so…just everything and now that I have officially adopted Noah it's like the tension has lifted," Olivia opened up almost forgetting who she was talking to. "I'm sorry I know you didn't call my office to hear about all this."

"Hey if I didn't want to hear it I wouldn't have asked," Ed said taking another sip from his glass.

"Don't get me wrong I love my job, but sometimes it can really suck. However, having Noah in my life it's like I have this whole new purpose. I want to be a better Lieutenant…I want to make this world just a little bit better for Noah to grow up in," Olivia smiled just thinking about her son. "Man that didn't sound as cheesy when it was in my head."

"No, it's honorable. I wish we had more people like you on the force."

"That would certainly keep you gainfully employed," she smirked.

"Touché," he countered getting the bartenders attention for another round.

"So what about you…any kids?"

"11."

"WHAT," Olivia almost shouted?

"I'm kidding," he laughed at her expression. "No, I don't have any kids. I was married once but that's about it."

"That sounds…complicated."

"Let's just say there is not enough bourbon in the world."

"Noted…so why did you call my office today?"

"Oh right, I thought I would give you a heads up there is a new IAB Captain."

"Wow, ok thanks for the heads up. So who am I going to have breathing down my neck now?"

"Me."

"You? Seriously?"

"It just became official," he said laying his new shield on the bar.

Olivia looked at him silently asking permission to pick up the gold shield. He nodded his head in approval.

"Captain Tucker huh," Olivia said contemplating that for a few minutes.

"At your service."

"Ha yeah I'd like to decline that service," she joked. "But thanks for the for the heads up and congratulations."

"Thanks…can't say I planned this but with the abrupt retirement of Captain Adams it all just kind of happened."

"We might have butt heads sometimes….ok a lot," Olivia added seeing the incredulous look from Tucker, "but your good at what you do."

"I'm sorry I don't think I heard you right. Can you say that again maybe a little louder and in my good ear," he asked leaning towards her cupping his hand behind his ear.

Olivia playful shoved his shoulder.

"Nope sorry old man. I will only say that once and if anyone asked I will deny it."

"Yeah, I figured."

Olivia finished off her glass of wine and started to grab her purse to pay for the drinks.

"Oh no this one is on me," Tucker said quickly pulling out his wallet and laying a couple bills on the bar.

"Oh come on Lieu…I mean Captain you're the one that just got the promotion."

"Well, then looks like next time is on you."

"Next time?"

"Yeah, next time," Tucker smiled. "Have a good evening Lieutenant."

Tucker quickly made his exit. Olivia did not expect the evening to take this sort of turn. It was no secret the adversarial relationship they had in the past, but she didn't see that man sitting at the bar tonight. They had come from combative to professional at work, but that was not what tonight was. This was the first time she could remember Tucker acting like…a person. She didn't give it much thought as she walked into the New York air as she old had one focus now; getting home to her son.