The Surprise of a Lifetime

Safe with Me

When Liv pulled up to the house Amanda got really tense. Liv grabbed her hand and started rubbing it and telling her to take deep breaths. Once she got Amanda calm enough they got out and went into the house. Unsure if Carisi was home or not Amanda was being very quiet, when she saw the nanny she was relieved. The nanny told her that Carisi was home and she had missed him by about 10 minutes. Amanda asked her where he went and she said something about the SVU forgetting to give him a file. The 2 women looked at each other and chuckled realizing Fin was behind the whole thing so they were able to get most of Amanda's and the girls things.

After about 15 minutes they had Amanda's and the girls clothes in the back of Liv's car and were loading the girls and Frannie. They sent the babysitter home before they did anything so that they could keep her out of the shit show that was bound to happen. As they pulled out of the street they passed Carisi on his way back to the house and they knew that had to get out of there fast.

Once they were about 5 minutes from Liv's place they decided to leave everything in the car because they feared Carisi would show up and try to start something. When they pulled up they each quickly got out of the car, Liv grabbed Jessie and her car seat while Amanda grabbed Billie's carrier and Frannie's leash. Both women headed for Liv's apartment. When they got inside they realized that Fin was there waiting on them with Lucy.

"What can I do?" Fin asked ready to do whatever he could.

Liv looked at Fin and then back at Amanda. She decided that if they all 3 went they could start bringing everything up tonight and not have to worry about them being in the vehicle longer than they had to be plus if Carisi showed up Fin would be there.

"Lucy, can you stay with all 3 kids? If the 3 of us go down and start to bring up everything we will be able to get everything done faster." Liv asked.

"Liv I've got them. You 3 do what you have to do just be safe! I'm gonna take them to find Noah." Lucy stated.

They all went down to the car. Fin decided that instead of taking things in he would stand outside the building and watch. He would help with the last load going up though. It only took 4 trips but they got all of the clothes and stuff out of Liv's car.

Fin and Amanda plopped down on he couch while Liv went to tell Lucy that they were done and she was good to go. As Liv walked Lucy out she told her she would put extra in her pay. Amanda walked over and asked Lucy if she would be able to watch to girls as well, promising she would pay her if she would. Lucy agreed which made Amanda feel so much better. Liv asked Fin to walk Lucy out just to be safe and to text her when he was back at the door and she would let him back in.

Liv and Amanda were alone for a few minutes. Amanda let out a breath that she didn't realize she had been holding. She then started crying. Liv hugged her and the only thing that Liv could think to say was, "You are safe with me."

Liv's phone buzzed, glancing down it was Fin texting her that he was at the door. She checked the peephole just to be safe. Opening the door for him he quickly walked in and closed and locked the door behind himself. Fin didn't want to leave, he already knew what was happening and didn't trust Carisi not to show up.

"Liv is it alright if I stay and crash on the couch?" He asked.

Liv knew why he was asking and really appreciated him. It definitely would make her feel better to have him there.

"Of course Fin!" Liv said.

However it wasn't long after that that Fin had a call. There was a vic at Bellevue Hospital. Fin looked at Liv and she could see in his face that he was torn.

"Fin we will be fine, I'm not going to bed for awhile so if you want you can come here after you finish there. I'll give you the spare key for tonight and I'll leave a pillow and blanket on the couch for you." Liv told him.

"Ok Liv but as soon as I'm done with everything I'm coming back here." Fin told her as he left.

Liv had a 3 bedroom apartment. Noah and Jesse normally shared his bed and Liv has a bassinet for Billie. Amanda went to give the kids baths while Liv went into the kitchen to make something to eat. After the kids were fed they put them all to bed and then Liv and Amanda came out to eat.

"Thanks for everything Liv. I really appreciate you doing this for us." Amanda said with her head down.

"Amanda you don't have to thank me. I'm always here for you and the girls." Liv sincerely said. "I'm gonna go make the bed in the guest room for you while you finish eating. I'll feed Frannie too."

Amanda sat at the table she took a few more bites but she really wasn't very hungry. She walked to the guest room to help Liv. When she walked in Liv wasn't there. Then she heard footsteps behind her and jumped when she heard someone right behind her. It was Liv.

"Oh my goodness Manda I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you like that!" Olivia quickly said.

"It's ok Liv!" Amanda said softly. "I came to help you make the bed."

Liv had gone to put on sleep clothes to allow herself to get more comfortable. She told Amanda that she should go take a shower so that once the bed was made she could just go to sleep. Amanda did not protest.

When she came out of the bathroom the bed was made nicely and Liv had all the lights but the bedside lamp turned off. Amanda went to say goodnight to Liv.

"Goodnight, I know you said I didn't have to thank you but thank you. I really can't tell you how much everything you've ever done for me means to me!" Amanda said sleepily.

"Goodnight Amanda. Let me know if you need anything else." Liv said with a smile.