When love warps into hate, theres nothing you wont do, Stabler responds, before telling her he signed the divorce papers. They both glance down at their watches at the same time and choose to enter a facility they believe holds the missing girl before backup arrives. Stablers away at Quantico while Benson continues working as normal with SVU. Benson notices a bunch of pills on the floor of the bathroom and calls Stabler over to let him know. The two also meet up at night ahead of a raid, and Stabler gives her his word that hes got her back. Caught off guard, Stabler at first seemed a bit conciliatory, then got twitchy, then hid behind the "talk to my superior officer" mode when Benson stepped up to let ET. "I used to joke about you two being in a motel room, and now here we are. And, for really the first time, Stabler outwardly acknowledges the reasons for his strained relationship with Benson. Well, guess what else changed for Benson in the past year? Benson, clearly caught off guard, emotionally says she needs to think it over and asks if she can get back to him. After a New Jersey cop coaxes Eli from jumping off a ledge, Benson and Stabler go to the precinct to talk to Eli. Virginia Sherwood / NBCU Photo Bank / Getty Images. ", "It's so nice to allow myself," Rollins responds. Stabler was cleared. Cragen responds Stabler was cleared only on that one, but now Internal Affairs wants to investigate his entire jacket., Benson continues to defend Stabler and says, Let em. Then she hears Liv and turns and locks eyes across the scene with Stabler. Stablers confused mother, Bernie, unexpectedly returns and ends up at the OC office. In a scene from a promo for Season Eight's "Philadelphia," which ended up making the rounds in the "SVU" fandom, the psychological evaluator asks Benson if she's ever had romantic feelings for Stabler. Then Stabler drops the bomb of all bombs when he declares that he didnt write the letter.. Stabler then gave her a note he wrote to her, which he said she could A case involving missing fertilized embryos from a cryobank causes Benson to think about her own fertility and eventually leads to Stabler expressing hed support Benson if she wanted to have a child. A doctor tells Stabler and Kathy he believes Kathleen has bipolar disorder and suggests medication after hearing about her recent erratic behavior. Stabler slyly jumps in and responds, Nah, Im good thanks. (Dont sleep on the smirk Stabler gives Benson as he walks away.). A case of he said/she said between a college advisor and a graduate student, in which the advisor says he and the student had a consensual sexual encounter and the student claims it was rape, lands Benson and Stabler on opposite sides. So, spare me the perils of women over 40 having babies., Once settled in the car, Stabler looks at Benson and says, You know, youd make a great mom., Oh, my God, Im not having this conversation, Benson replies. She emphasizes to Stabler that he walked away, and she had to find out about his exit from Cragen. The episode ends with Benson walking back to her old desk, which prompts Stabler to ask, What are you doing here?. She wants to limit their relationship to one night and one night only, but Cassidy wants more, making for some awkward moments. After concluding her conversations with both, the evaluator tells Cragen that the two have a degree of mutual reliance and emotional dependence that compromises their effectiveness as police officers. Basically, theyre too close., When Cragen asks if this means he should split them up, the evaluator responds, If you want to lose your two best detectives.. Really? Stabler tells Benson that the letter was Kathys idea, and Kathy thought it would be an easier way to start a discussion since the two hadnt seen each other in years. Law & Order: Organized Crime recap: Stabler has But he left me Amanda, and I'm not over it.". Stabler also makes sure to get Benson back in bed before he leaves and jokes, Im getting my hazard pay coming to see you.. What about your kids?" Im his partner, and watching Stabler interact with Beck through the window of Cragens office.). During a session with her therapist, Peter Lindstrom (Bill Irwin), Benson says that while her son is doing well and her job is great, shes hasnt been happy for about a year. SVU Crossover Finally Reveals What Was in Stabler's Letter to What was her name again, Elliot? Richard adds as Stabler just glares at him and exits the room. If I heard your voice, I wouldnt have been able to leave., The episode also contains a golden conversation between Stabler and Fin, who briefly fills Elliot in on Bensons life over the past 10 years. He reveals that he signed his divorce I wasnt planning on coming back, Benson says. At least, Benson told Stabler she wasn't seeing anyone when he not so subtly asked her during December's "SVU" and "Organized Crime" crossover. They pull up to the phone Eli had said he was by but there's no sign of him. Fin picks up Stabler to bring him back to the city and fills him in on the accident. I do, Stabler interjects. Benson sleeps with Detective Brian Cassidy (Dean Winters), another member of the "SVU" team, one night. Stabler gets caught up in Bensons family life, and Benson gets tangled in his. She follows up by asking Stabler if he's OK, but Cragen cuts them off to tell them it's time for closing arguments. Benson, who grew up with an alcoholic mother, stands up for Valerie, who claims Miles has drug and alcohol dependencies. By this episode, it's clear Benson and Noah didnt make it to Stablers Christmas gathering. Benson says she agrees with Bernie and wants him to come home. Benson continues to calm Stabler at the hospital, including when the doctor talks to him about Eli. Bensons and Kathys car gets slammed by what ends up being a drunk driver. (Kathy ended up getting pregnant during a one-night hookup with her husband while they were estranged. The current case takes an especially dark turn after the teams ADA Sonya Paxton is brutally attacked and dies in a shaken Bensons arms. Then Rook presses a button, and the sounds of Bensons screams fill the air. Law & Order: SVUs Benson & Stabler: Their Relationship History 1, Donnelly says while walking away. I have to work on changing his about that see if I cant make myself No. Kathleen tells her dad she went to Benson to ask for help. I just dont know how its going to shake out. Cragen adds Stabler would need to submit to a psychological evaluation to keep his job and go through anger management training, among other things. On SVU, viewers finally see Benson and Stabler together for the first time since last seasons finale. "Elliot I want to," she says, "I want to, but I can't.". Cragen wants to bench Benson from their current case since she has custody of their suspects son, and he also takes Stabler off the case. He says Kathy (!) I think I had an episode. She adds: Im just so sorry your beautiful bride. In later episodes, Lewis again puts Benson through even more horrific things, like a game of Russian Roulette, which results in his death. Girl, you are a hot mess, Richard says. Still trying to seduce him? Stabler tells Benson shes a good mom after she says she brings Noah to school whenever she can. Stabler later arranges to be in the restroom at the same time as Wheatley, who brings up Angelas testimony and says to Stabler, I was surprised to see Olivia in the gallery. Now, Benson is the one in control. "Burned" steps scene is a top-tier Benson and Stabler moment. Benson, clearly getting emotional, says, Hes earned it. Cragen asks Benson if she wants to talk about it or take some time off, but she says no. Ive been pushing as hard as I can. Thank the "Law & Order" gods that Stabler eventually returned 10 years after what many thought was his final scene. The two sip boxed wine in a motel room after busting a perp, and Benson tells Rollins "how nice it is" to see her "happy. "Half my genes are drunk, and the other half are violent and cruel," Benson says, referring to her mother, who had an alcohol dependency, and her father, who raped her mother. #SVU #OrganizedCrime #SVUxOC pic.twitter.com/hUR1MlLgt9, Amid all this, Stabler and Benson hashed out some of the unresolved personal issues between them. I just need space to disagree with you so that I dont feel its going to cost me our partnership, he responds. During a briefing, Benson and Stabler have a sidebar conversation, in which Benson calls out Stabler for not telling her he was undercover. SVU will be back next Thursday at 9 p.m. In the middle of the night, 4:47 a.m. to be exact, an already awake Stabler gets a text from Benson telling him to meet her downstairs, where shes sitting on his porch with a cup of coffee for him and tea for herself. Benson confirms shes not seeing anyone at the moment. Benson tells Fin that she hasnt heard from Stabler in a few months and that hes been off the grid working. Stabler responds saying Bensons personal life is her business and that hes there to save her job. He tells Moss he wants him to tell the Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) Olivia wasnt the source of the leak as Benson walks into the room and asks Stabler why hes there. She didnt have to handle me, Stabler responds, before asking if Benson liked working alone. "All you can do is love your kids." Then Stabler steps inside, and the two sip from the same glass of orange juice before heading out. Kathleen may be sick, but youre the one with the problem, Benson tells him. The two most important men in Benson's life meet on Mother's Day. The case the two are working on is also focused on a woman who led a relatively single life, which parallels Benson's own at the time. When Benson comes to, she radios for help and attempts to help a pinned and pregnant Kathy. Benson talks Kathy out of leaving home and assures her shell make sure Stabler calls. With Season 24 premiering in September, we thought what better time to take a very (and we mean very) thorough look back at the "complicated" history between Benson and Stabler. Probably talking to Elliot the guy from her dreams, the woman from the hospital replies. It's a little more general," Stabler responds. Stabler chooses to save an injured Benson instead of chasing down a suspect, which resulted in a childs death, and later, Benson chooses to prioritize That was finally answered in last night's episode, "Return of the Prodigal Son," which you can watch on Hulu with a free trial. Stabler and Benson shared a moment 'SVU' fans have been "You're family," Stabler responds, while searching her kitchen for sugar. Will Hart / NBCU Photo Bank / Getty Images. Stabler tells Benson to say hes in the field. You have no idea how bad things can get when a couple goes sour. Benson is quick to shoot back with: And eight years in this unit tells me that I dont need to be married to know when an abusive man is escalating.. The look on Stablers face is priceless as he realizes hes getting his partner back at the Special Victims Unit. Christopher Del Sordo / NBCU Photo Bank / Getty Images. "Because I knew that you would try to protect me," she says. The mother, who rarely speaks, decides to read Stablers coffee grounds while the two sit together at the table. Barba says he got a glimpse, to which Benson reminds Barba shes known Stabler for 23 years and he always had her back. Cragen wont let Stabler stake out Central Park alone as part of their newest case. While talking about living in Rome, Stabler describes his apartment and tells Benson she wouldve loved it., You know what, Elliot, she responds. Benson heads out with Stabler to get Eli as she tries to keep Elliot calm. Richard Wheatley becomes the unofficial Benson and Stabler relationship hero among the fans at the end of this episode, when he (basically) makes it canon that Benson is the one true love of Stablers life. "I know," Stabler said. Hes my brother, Benson whispers, before Stabler reminds her she doesnt even know the guy.. If only Season Eight Benson could see future mom Benson thriving. "You walked away," Benson told him, revealing that Cragan was the one to tell her about Stabler's decision. "I'm sorry," Benson whispers, before a sniper takes out Gitano, effectively ending the standoff. Elliot, Benson begins as she steps closer to him. Hows that for now? Note the "for now" part. Later, Stabler and Benson prove that after over 20 years, 10 of those being apart from one another, they are still in sync. Trust me, he tells her. Benson opens her door and reaches for Stabler across the hall. The history between the two is "complicated," as Hargitay told TODAY in February. "She should try working with you," Benson responds in a moment of levity, which brings a smile to Stabler's face. Stabler goes to New Jersey, where viewers are introduced to his mom, Bernadette Bernie Stabler (Ellen Burstyn), for the first time. Youre all bottled up, Lewis says. A woman named Valerie (Michael Michele) is grabbed from behind while shes in the shower and later accuses her estranged husband, Miles (Blair Underwood), of raping her. Benson offers to take Kathy to a doctors appointment after Stabler is pulled out of town for their current case. During a moment of reflection at home before the meeting, Stabler sits outside in the back garden and leaves Benson a voicemail. Before those laced personal episodes, Benson goes undercover for the FBI to infiltrate an environmental group (in real life, Hargitay was pregnant, and the show needed a clever way to cover her absence). After Benson tells him to freeze, Gitano quickly slashes her neck with a knife, and she falls to the ground. Lindstrom ends the session by telling Benson to think about what she deserves and emphasizes she deserves happiness.. Tucker suspends Benson, and after hearing the news, Stabler says to Tucker, You are a son of a b----. Then Tucker drops the news on a shocked Stabler that Benson has been sleeping with Moss. Who else would put up with me?. Cue Benson being released to a waiting Stabler, who mortgaged his house to post her bail. Benson shows up at the lab only to find Stabler tied to a chair. After commenting on how much they had to drink the night prior, Leonetti says she remembers some of "the important parts" of what they discussed "except her name.". Rook abducts Benson. Olivia Benson finally reveals her feelings about Elliot Stabler I lied and said that it wasnt, she says. The two walk hand-in-hand, with their fingers laced together, into a swingers club posing as a married couple. Did he ever do you? Zebras highlights that no one knows Stabler better than Benson, especially in a life-or-death situation. The scene was a joy for fans who long wanted Benson and Stabler to get together. At the end of the episode, Jenna shows up at the SVU office asking Benson if they found her mothers killer. "And with her gone it's like there's nothing but possibility, which is paralyzing," Benson says while refilling her cup of wine. And Id say that your friend, Flutura? Did you really expect me to cause your death? Stabler moves closer to Benson and tells her to look at him. Benson promises Stabler shell go with Kathleen and stay with her for as long as shes able to. As Stabler begins an undercover arc investigating an Albanian family involved in the drug trade, he shares a personal moment with the mother of one of the men, Reggie, working for the family. Jenna walks away then returns a few seconds later and starts shooting the suspects in the cell. When Stabler is in the lab and makes the connection, Stuckey hits him over the head and knocks him out. Olivia, my friend, can I take you and Noah out to lunch this weekend? Stabler asks. For the past decade, Stabler was abroad, first working on private security and then joining a terrorism task force. Turns out, Valerie was having an affair with an investigator for her lawyer, and hes the one who grabbed her from behind that first night. During a later private conversation, Benson again mentions Stablers radio silence for three months, and the two briefly catch up. While SVU is called off the case, Benson continues to help Stabler as he gets settled back into Manhattan detective work as he tries to find Kathys killer. Buckle up, because "Fault" starts the unofficial holy trinity of Stabler and Benson episodes, as the events impact both detectives so heavily that spoiler alert Benson ends up asking for a new partner by the end. The eighth episode of Benson teams up with Cragen for most of this episode to work the case of a boy whos been missing since 1980. "It's not all about the genes, Liv," Stabler adds as he turns around to face her. The scene turns personal and Benson asks what happened with Kathy. At the end of the episode, Benson meets Barba at a bar after wrapping a case he helped on. The decadeslong partnership between "Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitays Olivia Benson and "Law & Order: Organized Crime" star Christopher Meloni's Elliot Stabler has been deemed by many fans the longest slow burn in television history. Pretending be a sex worker, Benson famously says, Are you ready for me Daddy? And once she realizes they have company, she adds, Oh, didnt know we were having a party. A local captain, Julia Millfield (Kim Delaney), tells Benson her brother, Simon, is a suspected rapist. Then the head of the Internal Affairs Bureau, Ed Tucker (Robert John Burke), who dates Benson in a much later season, interviews Benson and informs her they pulled her phone records and found that she talked multiple times to a reporter named Kurt Moss (Bill Pullman). The real-world explanation for Meloni leaving SVU was reportedly a contract dispute when Season 12 ended. Stabler, whos also familiar with an estranged marriage as his wife wants him to sign divorce papers, makes points in defense of Miles. Stabler gets all excited and announces to everyone, Theyre here, and as he opens the door he says, Hey guys. But its not Benson and her son at the door. Then, Stabler transitions to talking about the one other woman who has been such a crucial part of his life for decades. "Her words can put him in prison for 10 years," Stabler says, after claiming the grad student "hasn't told a consistent story yet.". Then Stabler meets up with Benson in the hallway, and after telling her the babys doing great, he goes to walk past her. Stabler assumed that conversation was private, and Benson informs him that it's not a secret.. Do you want to know my dating history, detective? Benson says with a smirk. As it turns out, Benson isn't fatally injured, and she tells Stabler to go after Gitano. But old flames were reignited when the duo was reunited in the Season 22 premiere of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.Since the beginning, Benson and Stabler's chemistry has been undeniable, and viewers have Season One of "SVU is laced with incredible Benson and Stabler moments that are still discussed to this day. Stablers loyalty to his partner is quite literally put to the test in Authority after an engineer named Merritt Rook (played by the legendary Robin Williams) abducts Benson. Just what the world needs another Elliot Stabler, Benson says. "A whole friendship.". Stabler asks her why she didnt tell him she was no longer his partner. Finally, 16 seasons later, Benson gets the chance to verbalize if she's ever wanted to be more than friends and work partners with Stabler, and the answer is a big *yes*! Were familiar with Jelliot, but this episode gives us a little of Jelivia, and also shows Benson wants Stabler to come home from his undercover job as much as the rest of his family does. Grab onto us., I know youre all just trying to help, Stabler says. In this episode, Stabler finally meets Bensons son, Noah, during a coincidental run-in on Mothers Day. When a suspected killer who stalks his victim sets his sights on Benson, the squad, particularly Stabler in Protelliot mode, goes the extra mile to keep an eye on her. A shocked Benson points out it sounds like Stabler and Donnelly are getting pretty close..

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