A/N: Ok this is my first fanfic yall! I have been reading them for a while now but this is the first time I've ever felt comfortable enough to start posting! Starts post paternity, every thing should become clear as far as the EK goes, if not let me know! Enjoy! By the way, I know it's short but it fit. Plus it's my first chapter so gimme a break k?
Disclaimer: They're not mine, and as much as I wish they were, I highly doubt they will ever be.
"Damnit!" Elliot Stabler continued to ramble off a string of cuss words as he made his way to his apartment door after stubbing his toe on the dresser.
"Who in their right mind knocks on someone's door at 6 o'clock in the morning?" He muttered as he opened the door. He didn't know who he thought it would be but he certainly didn't expect it to be his "wife" Kathy.
"Kathy what are you doing here? Is everything okay with the kids?" Elliot immediately thought the worst, why else would she be here this early in the morning?
"Nothing's wrong Elliot. Can I come in?" Kathy looked slightly anxious as she made her way inside to sit on the sofa.
As Elliot walked over to his recliner he eyed Kathy suspiciously. "Do you want something to—"
"Elliot we both know I'm not here for a casual chat so let's cut to the chase. I know we talked the other day and we decided that we would begin the divorce papers again right away, but I have something to tell you...well not necessarily tell you but…I have something to show you." Kathy began to dig around in her bag looking for whatever it was she came to show him.
Elliot thought bitterly back to the day at the hospital after the accident, which was only about a week before.. Not only had Kathy confirmed his suspicious that little Elliot Jr. was in fact, not his child, but in the same sentence she also told him that she didn't want to try anymore, that it was over between them. Although this stung his heart a little, he didn't care nearly as much as he would have had she not told him the first bit of information.
"Here." Kathy said as she shoved some papers across the coffee table at him. Elliot couldn't help but notice the small smile that was creeping onto her face. Wondering what the hell was going on he just held the papers in his hand looking at Kathy.
"What are you waiting for? Read them." Kathy continued smiling but she still seemed very antsy.
The first thing Elliot saw as he looked at the papers was he and Kathy's lawyers' information at the top. He glanced up at her with a slightly confused look on his face. She had already had time to start the proceedings again?
She just smiled and motioned for him to go on. "Read the next part aloud."
Elliot figured he better start reading before she had a fit. "The state of New York herby declares that the communion between Elliot Bradley Stabler and Kathleen Elizabeth Stabler has officially and permanently been terminated. Previous arrangements (child custody, property, financials, etc.) made by both parties are indicated and discussed below."
Elliot stared at Kathy. "What? I don't understand…"
"We both signed the divorce papers Elliot, and when we got back together neither of us stopped the process." Kathy watched Elliot's facing waiting for him to catch on.
"So you mean, we're divorced? As simple as that?" He still couldn't wrap his brain around what was happening.
"Well I wouldn't say that it was simple, but yes, we are officially divorced." Kathy stood and picked up her bag. "Elliot I know that there is probably a lot more talking that we need to do but I just wanted to go ahead and bring these to you. So you can move on."
He stood and looked into Kathy's eyes, "Kathy I—"
"Elliot," Kathy cut him off. "I don't want to talk right now, I know we should, I just don't want to. Maybe we can meet up for lunch or coffee later this week. But not now okay?"
All Elliot could do was nod as he watched his wife, now his ex-wife, walk to the door.
"Hey Kathy?" Elliot had finally begun to regain his senses.
"Yeah?" She said as she opened the door.
"Thanks."
She smiled. "No problem. Just do me one favor okay?"
Elliot nodded and cocked his head to the side.
Kathy turned around and walked out the door. "Tell her." And with that she closed the door and Elliot heard her heels clicking down the hallway.
Elliot leaned against the door and thought about what Kathy had just said 'Tell her.' What was that supposed to mean? What was Kathy talking about? Her? Her who?
Her who? Was he kidding himself? Chocolate brown eyes popped into his mind as he went to get ready for work and do exactly what Kathy had told him to; to move on and tell HER.
Ok so HONESTLY, what you think? I'll take constructive criticism but no flames please.
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