Well Deserved Happiness

How it all started

The seed was planted during the time he requested a private talk with Detective Benson. It was like his eyes penetrated her whole body with an extreme force, the force of change. It was time for redemption. None of the two noticed that. But something just began.

''Detective Benson walk me out please?'' Tucker asked. He surprised himself asking her that because there wasn't a good reason for doing so, but he desperately needed to spend more time with her. Seeing her being with Cassidy drove him crazy because she deserves much more than that. After their small talk Tucker stared at her as she was leaving. She was a magnet.

Olivia spent the next hour processing what has been preceded between her and Tucker. She wondered if Tucker really wanted to help Cassidy get his shield back. But she also wondered why she couldn't forget his gaze, that deep blue professional look he always has.

The second shaking for Olivia happened during the shooting at Amaro's household. She called Tucker just to make it clear that Nick's actions were not neat but definitely justified.

''Precinct got this'' Cragen said as he saw Tucker stepping into the house.

''Captain I called him in'' Olivia explained herself.

''Amaro for what is worth I would ' ve done the same thing you did…or worse'' Tucker said as he exited the house giving space to Benson as he asked him.

Olivia couldn't believe her ears. Tucker said that or his doppelganger, she thought.

Tucker on the other hand tried to be more understanding about the situation. He didn't know what it was but being around Olivia made him softer. Always professional but slightly softer.

Then the atrocious incident with Lewis took place.

''Lewis shot himself'' Olivia addressed to Tucker and Draper.

''We have not found sufficient evidence to dispute your version of events. Good luck to you Sergeant Benson'' Tucker believed her.

Quite some time has passed. The shadow of Amaro's father threatened his position so Benson had his back.

''Sergeant we gotta stop meeting like this'' Tucker said as he approached Benson when she entered the crowded bar…

''Amaro has no interest in protecting his father he is not trying to fix this'' Olivia told him.

''Alright, so much for the small talk and since you 're asking I would hate to be him right now. Either he testifies against his father which is barbaric or looks like he is conspiring to cover up a crime. I almost feel sorry for him." He said.

''Wow yolu 're getting soft in your old age'' Olivia utter trying to process what Tucker just said.

''Maybe, so you just gonna stand here talking about Amaro or can I buy you a drink?''There he said it. But he couldn't fight it. Olivia was standing in front of him, her eyes mesmerize him and he couldn't resist. He was just waiting her rejection.

Surprisingly, Olivia asked how the wine was there. Tucker couldn't believe she actually accepted and as he was trying to remain calm he said to her that she should try the bourbon with a slight smirk on his face. He was going to spend time with Olivia. The two of them. In a bar. It was his lucky day.

Olivia sat across him waiting for the bourbon to arrive. There was much awkwardness but Tucker tried to be the brave one.

''So sergeant Benson how are you?''

''You know the usual, catching perps.''

''I mean after the Lewis thing and everything''

''Oh, I don't really get why you are asking me that Lieutenant since the investigation is way over but I am doing better. Noah helps me a lot.''

''Oh sorry if I was being too invasive I am just concerned about you Sergeant don't take that wrong. How's the kid?''

''No, its ok I just feel weird talking about that you know, it's still a sore subject Lieutenant. Although since you are asking am doing better all because of the miracle called Noah who brought the light back in my life.'' Her eyes were watering talking about her son.

''I am glad. You know kids are blessing.''

''Do you have any kids Tucker?''

''No. No that I do not want them but I think it's not meant to be.''

''Oh.'' Olivia didn't know what to say. She sipped her drink silently hoping that their meeting wouldn't last longer.

''Olivia I am glad you accepted my offer for a drink. It's nice to talk to you outside the job. I mean you are interesting person and I don't want you to think that I am just a monster because of my job.'' He called her by her name for the first time. Olivia cocked an eyebrow without noticing it.

''Ehm, I don't think that Tucker but I would be a liar if I was denying that sometimes you are a pain in the ass.'' They shared a genuine laugh.

''Is there a way I can change that?''

''To not be an ass?''

He laughed hard. ''I can say yes.''

''Let me think about it. I will keep you posted.''

He desperately wanted to grab and kiss her to show her his interest in her but he brushed away his thoughts sensing it was much inappropriate and he would scare her.

Olivia lost in her own thoughts, caught herself having good time with Ed damn Tucker. So unexpected. Or not so much after all.

Olivia suddenly got up. ''I should get going before Noah's bedtime. I always read to him before sleep. He loves it. Don't say it to anyone but I love it too.'' Motherhood truly transformed her. She obtained a purpose in life. Raising Noah. Her little sweet boy.

Tucker couldn't help it and he smiled at her throwing some bills on the table.

''Let me walk you to your car'' he offered.

''No thanks I am getting a cab''

''Oh please let me drive you. I don't bite you know.''

''Ehm, ok Tucker thank you.''

While they were driving her phone rang. It was Lucy.

''Hello Lucy is Noah ok?''

''Oh my God I am coming as soon as possible.''

''What happened?'' Tucker asked concerned.

''Noah is having an asthma crisis and it won't stop. Oh my God my baby. I should be there right now not drinking bourbon with you.'' She automatically regretted what she just said but she was just so worried.

Tucker knew she didn't mean it and he did his best to calm her down. ''Olivia we will be there in 5 minutes top and all will be fine. You know my niece has asthma too and I learnt how to manage these situations, hard way but I learnt. I will help you and you will see, your little man will be at his best in no time.''

Olivia found his words calming but she didn't respond.

They just parked outside her apartment complex and she rushed towards the elevator. She didn't even notice Tucker was coming right behind her. She didn't invite him but maybe he is helpful thought to herself.

As she unlocked the door she rushes to her son. Tucker closed the door and was standing nearby not exactly knowing how close he should get.

Olivia suddenly burst into tears overwhelmed by the whole situation. Tucker immediately rushes to her side. Without thinking it for too long he reached his hands to get the kid.

''Olivia get the inhaled corticosteroids treatment. I got him don't worry he is already breathing better.'' Not really but he had to tell her that to stop the tears running from her face. Olivia was back within a minute and gave Noah his treatment. Fortunately, the toddler's breathing went back to normal very soon.

Olivia wraps Noah into a hug as she was approaching the couch. ''Tucker I am so sorry about that. Noah was doing pretty well recently and that's why I lost it. Have a seat.''

Tucker sat on the edge of the couch not really know who to say.

''Benson its fine. I am glad Noah is ok now. But if I knew that I was coming at your apartment I wound bring him a toy. You know just to buy off his liking.'' Tucker said with a smirk.

Olivia couldn't help but smile at him. Who knew that Ed Tucker likes kids and treats them well. He is a solid cop but he seems a solid man too she thought. Noah let out some noises and Olivia noticed that he extended his hands towards Tucker.

Tucker not knowing what to do took the toddler in his hands and patted his back with care.

Olivia watched the scene delighted not only because Noah overcame the asthma crisis but also because Noah who wasn't very outgoing let Tucker be around him.

''Tucker you want something to drink?''

''Ehm I don't want to overstay.''

''Not at all. You helped us. Thank you Tucker. So how beer sounds?''

''Beer sounds great. Thank you Sergeant.''

Noah exhausted from earlier fell asleep on Tucker's lap.

P.S I really hope that you will enjoy my story. I am thinking about writing upcoming chapters soon. Please let me know how you find it and share your ideas with me about the progress of the story. Also, I am sorry for any mistakes due to the fact that English is not my first language. Christina x