The day after Charlotte turned one month old, Elliot and Olivia went out on their first official date. He had been included in all group meetings prior to then, and he had also been allowed to visit on his own. Casey and the others had warmed up a little bit after Elliot's visit to Olivia's apartment. Obviously Olivia had talked to them.

Elliot was there when Charlotte smiled for the first time. Both he and Olivia were sharing slight grins when the baby cooed and gurgled happily.

He was also there when Charlotte rolled, unexpectedly, a little after she turned two months. It had both frightened and pleased Olivia, and the look of amazement on her face wasn't one he'd soon forget. At five months, Charlotte was laughing, reaching for toys, and recognizing faces. Elliot and Olivia were also becoming serious, and when she returned to work she was working solo in the squadroom, while Elliot was paired with Munch.

Charlotte sealed the deal on their relationship when she exclaimed "dada!" as Elliot arrived one night with Chinese food. Soon after that he moved into their apartment, making both Olivia and Charlotte very happy.

Elliot's kids enjoyed Olivia and their half-sibling too, delighting in the adorable baby and the funny quirks she had. Maureen had pushed him into offering Olivia the ring he had been keeping in his pocket, and as soon as Charlotte could walk, she was the flower girl at her parent's wedding.

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"Mama, tell me the story about how you fell in love with Daddy," twelve-year old Charlotte requested, snuggled up to Olivia in Elliot's recliner.

"Well you see, sweetheart, your dad and I were best friends for so long, and I wanted a baby so bad…"

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Thanks so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed this story. As always, read, review, not mine…you all should get the point by now. I'm trying to figure out what my next project will be, so if anyone has any requests be sure to voice them! I have one idea in my head…but I wanna know what you want to read!

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