Hers To Bear - An SVU fic

17.Comings and goings

WARNING, THIS CHAPTER IS EXTREMELY GRAPHIC! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!

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HOSPITAL

As she lay on her side, writhing in sheer agony, Amanda gave a loud, pitiful cry as more pain ripped through her. Seven hours of contractions and right now they were at their absolute worst and she could barely catch her breath from the intensity.

"FUUUUCK!" she screamed as she squeezed Olivia's hand, eyes wide as Fin entered the room.

"You look possessed!" he grinned

"Oh god, Fin please not now!" she begged, gripping the pillow with her free hand while Olivia cooled her face and neck with a cold cloth. She usually enjoyed Fin's teasing, but right now every ounce of her concentration was being spent on getting through the contractions, and anything else- outside of Olivia's voice which she found soothing, was just a huge annoyance that made the pain feel worse if that were at all possible.

"Honey it's okay, you're doing fine" Liv assured her before looking up at Fin and smiling, being sure to keep her voice soft . "Still hangin around?" she asked.

"Yeah, figured I'd stay for the big event" he said

"HOLY SHIT, IT HURTS!" Amanda screamed and let go of the pillow to reach for Fin. He didn't hesitate to step closer and take her hand.

"I know it does sweetie, but you're almost there!"

"I can't do it!" Amanda sobbed

"Sure you can" Olivia assured her as she stroked her hair "You're almost ready to push and you're gonna feel so much better once she's out." Olivia promised just as the doctor entered the room.

"Okay honey, time to check your dilation" Dr. Mills said

"That's my cue" Fin said then leaned in and kissed Amanda on the forehead. "Good luck baby girl, you got this!" Amanda simply nodded through her tears. "Liv, I'll be here if you need me"

"Thanks Fin" Olivia smiled as he left the room and Amanda began wailing through another contraction

"Liv... oh god!" she cried "GET THIS BABY OUT OF ME!"

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PRECINCT...

Nick was preparing to leave for the day when Brian entered the squad room. Nick rolled his eyes and sighed upon seeing him.

"Hey, Amaro, Liv around?"

"Nope" Nick answered curtly

"I went by her place, she's not there either

"Already losin track of your woman?"

"Can you ever not be an ass?"

"I figure since I'm talkin to one... you know, "when in Rome..."" Nick said. Brian sighed

"Can you at least make sure she gets this?" he asked and held out a small, beautifully wrapped box to Nick. Nick looked down at the box, then back at Brian, suddenly feeling guilty for interfering in Liv's life.

"Why don't you give it to her yourself, she's at the hospital."

"The hospital, she okay?"

"She's fine, baby's on her way"

"She's early"

"A few weeks... look I was just headed that way, you comin?"

"I um... I don't think she'd want me there" Brian answered truthfully

"Trouble in paradise already?" Nick asked as he took the box from Brian's hand

"Try no paradise; she broke it off" he confessed as they walked out of the squad room