L&O: Crossover

~Debate~

*Stabler's Apartment (3:14p)*

Fin walks in to relieve the overnight officers as he waits for Elliot to get to the apartment. Everyone has had rough nights sleeping. Especially the rookies with all the racked up overtime. It was great, the overtime but also took a toll. Eli and Becky greeted Fin. "Hi Sergeant Tutuola," they say simultaneously.
"Hey guys. How y'all holding up" as he watches Becky rub her stomach.
"Ummm...good...I think." Becky guesses.
"Everything alright," Fin asks pointing to her motion.
"Hopefully. We're going to the doctors in an hour for a check up" Responds Eli.
"Are we going to be safe? Like if we go out?" She inquires.
"Becky, you and Eli have nothing to worry about. NYPD's finest has you covered. Myself included and someone will always be with you. Nothings gonna happen to you or him. I promise dat," Fin finishes. He pats Eli on the shoulder and has him take Becky to rest before they head out. He also gives him tips on pregnancy cravings and what to do if they have an emergency.
Static starts on the walkie*
"I will meet with Captain Benson and ONLY the Captain. If I suspect anyone with her, there will be hell." The radio cuts back off. Soon the sergeant gets an update via text from Stabler.
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Elliott Stabler:

Having Jet and Vargas find a soft spot or something we can use. Be there at 8.
                                                           Got it. All clear here.
Thanks Fin.
                                                                Don't mention it.
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*8:00p*

The jangling keys insert into the front door knob. Fin signs for everyone to stay quiet and low. He slowly approaches the back of the front door in aiming position as the locking mechanism clicks to unlock. Tutuola lightly grabs the knob following the intruder's actions.
"Sergeant Tutuola, it's me. Elliott Stabler," he announces clearly. Fin finishes opening the door and then puts his gun back into his holster.
"Welcome home Stabler," Tutuola replies sarcastically.
"Thanks," Stabler gives a look to Tutuola as he smiles. "It's okay...It's just me. The sergeant gave the okay." Eli and Becky come from hiding and approach Elliott with open arms. The greeting short but sweet. Eli and Becky bid their adieu, heading out to make it to their appointment on time. A officer at the lobby escorts them to the car and drives behind them. After Fin and Elliott get confirmation both Eli and Becky are at the appointment, Stabler updates what Vargas and Jet found and begins to inquire about favor.
"So this kid is 23. He has smarts, charisma, and looks. Not DA Mayor biological child. Which means he was adopted twice but his dad is William Lewis?"
"Correct. His mother was one of Lewis's other victims. She unfortunately passed giving birth to him. DA Mayor was also pregnant but had an abortion. Through the use of her authority and resources, she found Kieth. He was 4 when she got him." Stabler adds.
"Let me guess, she got caught up by one of her cases and had to moonlight as a drug mule which put him back into foster care" Fin summarizes.
"Yep" Stabler confirms. Elliott takes a beat before continuing. "Hey Fin"
"Yea?"
"Have you contacted the Captain yet?"
"No...why? You think Benson might actually go to the coordinated destination and without backup?"
Elliott looks up leaning on the counter with both elbows and eyebrows in doubt position. "I wouldn't put it past her. You and I have known her for years...even the ones I wasn't there for but she's still the same. Selfless."
"Yea. But that's also what makes her a great Captain," Fin states.
"True but would you be able to talk to her about it? At least taking 1 person for good measure"
"You don't want to ask her, do you? She'll listen to you El. The same way I approach her, you can to. You may have missed some years but she's over that. And I may be her sergeant but we both know who her right hand man is. As your friend, just be straight with her."
Elliott nods in assurance. "Thanks"
"No need"
"No really Fin. Especially for having her back"
"She needed it and you guys are family. I'll always have your backs no matter what but you should call the Captain and give her the update. I'm sure she'd appreciate the information. I'm gonna call Phoebe to check on her"
"Alright man. Tell I said hi"
"Will do, excuse me." Fin goes to sit on the couch and dials Phoebe's phone. Eli and Becky enter the apartment laughing with their assigned officer and food in their hands. Stabler looks over, glad to see everyone's minds off of everything. Watching the 3 enter middle of conversation, Fin smiling on his phone though he'll never admit he did, and seeing his mom made the day a better to bear. "Hey Dad"
"Hi Mr. Stabler"
"Detective Stabler," they greeted.
"Hey guys. Nice to see you 3 had fun. Eli and Becky didn't force you along Officer Dallas?" He says jokingly as Eli puts Becky and Officer Dallas's food in the fridge. Becky hands a water bottle over to Dallas.
"No sir." Officer Dallas answers and nods towards Becky and Eli as a thank you and goodnight.
"You guys heading to bed already?" Stabler asks.
"Yea. Pretty long day and I have work tomorrow...don't wanna be late,"Eli explains.
"Okay. Night"
"Night dad"
"Goodnight Mr.Stabler"
"Goodnight Becky" Elliott adieus and waves them as they slide into the room. He turns back to the officer awaiting to be dismissed. "How was the outing? Anything you see that was suspicious?"
"No sir." She confirms.
"Okay. Thank you for keeping my family safe."
"Of course sir" she turns to head back to her post in the lobby.
"Oh, and Officer Dallas"
"Yes sir"
"Trust your gut when you're out and if you need a break, let myself or Sergeant Tutuola know," he advises.
"Understood sir and honestly I had a break today. Your son reminds me of my kids...it was a nice breather for a moment." She thanks.
"You have kids?"
"Yea. 2. A 7 year old and a 3 year old, both at home with my husband. I asked him to tuck them in for me"
"Hopefully you can tuck them in soon"
"Me too. Goodnight Detective Stabler and Sergeant Tutuola" she says as she heads out the door to her post.
"Goodnight"
"Goodnight," Fin adds last minute. "Why don't you get some rest. Call the Captain tomorrow. I'll take first shift." Elliott agrees and makes his way to his bedroom. He sits on the bed, takes his shoes off and sighs as he leans back. His arm on his forehead and hand on his stomach staring up to the ceiling. He finds the strength to power through his tired to take a shower, put on his night clothes and comfortably get in bed.