Cragen doesnt let on that Benson asked for a new partner and just says, Decisions made.. Benson later brings up Stablers mom during a discussion, saying, Weve been partners for 11 years. Stabler, however, was too late getting to Ryan. Bensons longtime friend and former SVU ADA Rafael Barba (Ral Esparza), decides to defend Wheatley, much to Bensons dismay. With all due respect to the writers, whatever you see is really she and I figuring it out figuring out what the exact words are or the exact emotions are.. Melody remembers how Mrs. V would take her out of her chair, put her on the floor, and tell her to turn over; at first unused to this treatment, Melody resisted. Turns out, Rook, who also goes by the name Milgram, was behind the fake call. As the conversation turns more emotional for Bernie, Benson says, Elliot is a good man, and I know him well enough that he didnt get it from his father.. Benson and Stabler go to the hospital to pick up Eli, and in a very married moment, Benson steps in to calmly ask the nurse how to get to Eli since a frazzled Stabler cant politely string two sentences together. The two walk hand-in-hand, with their fingers laced together, into a swingers club posing as a married couple. Stabler tells Benson shes a good mom after she says she brings Noah to school whenever she can. Benson, of course! How was Olivias funeral?, Rather than correct his mom, Stabler says, It was beautiful.. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Benson strategically alleviates the situation by manipulating Stuckey into thinking she doesn't like Stabler. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Thats what I thought, he replies. Stabler, who was drugged while undercover, immediately goes to Bensons apartment late at night. Witnesses rush over to help Stabler, as does Benson, who calls for help. The two arent vibing well at all, and Cragen tells him he and Benson needed a break from each other, and shes now working in Computer Crimes. She then abandons the child at the hospital leaving Benson the message. Back in the squad room after going over the latest with the case, Porter asks Benson if shed like a ride home. Then Stabler appears behind Benson in the middle of his partners tough personal and professional decision and says, Well Liv, make a decision. Kathy told them, "You two will be together. Later, Stabler and Benson prove that after over 20 years, 10 of those being apart from one another, they are still in sync. The two worked together in the Special Victims Unit for years, getting closer and developing Viewers are also treated to seeing Benson and Stabler interrogate a suspect together, not missing a beat just like old times. Porter catches up with Benson as he waits for the elevator. Once Stabler gets to the hospital and sees Kathy and the baby, Kathy says that Stabler is the little ones father. While another fan tends to agree about Benson and Barba not having a romantic relationship. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It's not a prank when we say Det. He runs to find Dickie and is immensely relieved to find to find him safe. Benson adds she also misses Barba as he walks away. Benson coaxes Simon into sharing his version of events, and its revealed Millfield set Simon up as payback for what happened between Simon and her sister as teenagers (her sister ran away after Simon kissed her, and the Millfields assumed an assault had transpired). There goes months of counseling down the drain, Benson says. Liv, lets not go into that, Stabler replies before Sgt. "I'm sorry," Benson whispers, before a sniper takes out Gitano, effectively ending the standoff. Theres someone else another woman whos the one true love of his life., He further taunts Angela and says, Every time he was looking into your pretty brown eyes, touching your face or wherever else he was touching you Im willing to wager he was thinking about her.. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Cragen throws her out of interrogation and says that a 5-year-old couldve done a better job, to which Benson responds, Then go hire one.. She asks him to tell her his honest opinion, and boy, does he deliver the words many have been thinking for over two decades. Probably talking to Elliot the guy from her dreams, the woman from the hospital replies. What I dont get: why you feel more anger at me than youll ever let yourself feel towards Stabler? Barba says. Fans haven't seen Stabler and Benson share the screen in Season Three of "OC" since the historic "Law & Order" premiere, but that doesn't mean her presence isn't a part of the show. Thankfully, she wasnt hit, and Stabler cradles Benson in his arms on the ground. There was nothing I could do," he said. 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. Both Calvin and Benson are devastated by the separation. Eventually, Benson is able to pull an iron rod from the bed and hits Lewis with it before getting her gun, which has Stablers mini shield on the bottom. Stabler responds that hell take care of it.. I mean, you couldve said something, Stabler responds. The look on Stablers face is priceless as he realizes hes getting his partner back at the Special Victims Unit. WebSo regardless of the timeline, that wouldve been cheating. (We will not speak about Benson asking to see Stabler in Episode Seven and being clocked by Beck with the words Maybe I can help you. Although Elliot saw other people while he was separated from Kathy, he and Olivia did not pursue a romantic relationship while Kathy was still alive. When Benson eventually turns around, she stares into Stabler's eyes and appears to lean in for a kiss. "Goodnight," Benson says. One morning, Stabler shows up at Benson's apartment, saying he was "in the neighborhood" and thought he'd give her a ride to work. Stabler, whos also familiar with an estranged marriage as his wife wants him to sign divorce papers, makes points in defense of Miles. Then Benson reaches out and rests her hand on Stablers face and whispers, I mean, before Eddie Wagner takes over, and Elliot Stabler is nowhere to be found, referring to his undercover name. Even though Stabler isnt in this episode, hes mentioned multiple times to Benson by various people throughout. Benson teams up with Cragen for most of this episode to work the case of a boy whos been missing since 1980. In this episode, the lives of the women Stabler loves the most end up on the line when Benson and a very pregnant Kathy end up in a car accident after Benson offers to take Kathy to a doctors appointment. Olivia, my friend, can I take you and Noah out to lunch this weekend? Stabler asks. 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. She is very pretty but small for her age. Kathy and Elliot Stabler got married at 17 years old and shared five children, but in earlier seasons of Law & Order: SVU, viewers learned that their marriage was less than perfect. While on the phone, Fin hands it off to Stabler to talk to her. Gitano had killed the young boy by the time he arrived. At the end of the episode, Benson and Stabler each air out how their initial judgments about the case could've been wrong, effectively seeing the other's point of view. They are both shirtless and pressed up against each other, with Benson running her hand down Stablers chest at one point. I lied and said that it wasnt, she says. While in the hospital, Kathy says it feels like the old days, seeing Stabler and Benson in the room together always so in sync. Shes surprised to find out Stabler never once contacted Benson in the time they left. Jelivia comes out strong at the end of the surveillance when she spots Flutura talking to a man, the buyer, after the young girls walk away. During a later private conversation, Benson again mentions Stablers radio silence for three months, and the two briefly catch up. Well, Olivias a saint, Stabler responds. When an FBI agent approaches and asks Stabler to make a call, Stabler respects his former partners authority and responds, Shes the captain. Nothing says I love you quite like spilling those three words out in the middle of an intervention with all your kids present, and thats just what Stabler does in episode four of OC. Meloni told TODAY in February that this scene, which he also wrote, was his favorite one hes filmed with Hargitay since his return in April 2021. It has to be this outpouring of everything that, over all these years, that has never been spoken or physically acted on. And, for the first time ever, Benson is seriously encouraged to explore a romance with Stabler! He asks for her help with Kathleen. I just wasnt ready, she says. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2012-2023 On Secret Hunt - All Rights Reserved 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. He leaves shortly after and says, I dont think I can do this. He eventually returns, and Benson again points out Stabler is the only person who doesnt realize hes not OK. Im drowning, he responds. Shes much more than a party planner, Benson says to Stabler. The pretend arguments were part of setting a plan in motion for Stablers next undercover assignment with a group of dirty cops within the NYPD known as The Brotherhood.. Eames says "All that time together, two of us. Benson tells Stabler shes worried about him, given his behavior after the death of his wife and the grief associated with that loss. WebSo regardless of the timeline, that wouldve been cheating. It is confirmed in season 17 that Amaro and Rollins were romantically involved when Rollins discovers she is pregnant and says Amaro is not the father, meaning they did at least sleep together. Trusting me, she responds. Starting in 1999, Benson and Stabler were official partners at the Special Victims Unit for over 12 years, until Stabler's abrupt departure at the end of Season 12 in 2011. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Then Rook presses a button, and the sounds of Bensons screams fill the air. If she does, its news to me, Stabler responds, much to Bensons visible dismay. Christopher Meloni teased a potential Stabler and Benson (Mariska Hargitay) kiss on the Jan. 26 episode of Law & Oder: SVU, as well as whether he thinks the characters should end up together. Benson sleeps with Detective Brian Cassidy (Dean Winters), another member of the "SVU" team, one night. Im just glad you have someone. It will always be you and I, Stabler finishes and looks up and locks eyes with Benson before adding he slipped it in there before sealing the envelope.. Elliott Stabler and Olivia Benson will reunite on April 1. Tucker believes Benson tipped off Moss, so she fesses up to talking to Moss because shes in fact been dating him. If there's anyone "SVU" fans would like to see Olivia Benson paired up with, it's her former partner, Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni). It is confirmed in season 17 that Amaro and Rollins were romantically involved when Rollins discovers she is pregnant and says Amaro is not the father, meaning they did at least sleep together. 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. Benson sighs, "I know this sounds crazy, but sometimes I think it would almost be easier ", "If Kathy hadn't died," Rollins interjects about Stabler's wife. BENSON | And if theres a man in my life, you hope hes the kind, faithful, devoted man that I deserved. Bell calls in SVU to help with the Albanians. Still trying to seduce him? (In a 2016 interview, Meloni revealed he was the one who insisted that spontaneous hug be included in the scene. "She should try working with you," Benson responds in a moment of levity, which brings a smile to Stabler's face. When Rollins questions Stablers recent actions, Benson defends him. Benson takes the step to visitsBernie in New Jersey. At the end of the episode, Benson meets Barba at a bar after wrapping a case he helped on. Lindstrom brings up the subject of Stabler and also notes that Bensons co-workers are in stable relationships. He then asks Benson when she thinks her turn will come. Benson assumes Lindstrom thinks she has intimacy issues. The second crossover episode with SVU, An Inferior Product, dropped a huge bombshell about who was actually responsible for Kathys death. Meanwhile, his world was crumbling in other ways: His podcast and writing career were trashed, and he went viral Stabler returns to making his breakfast and Leonetti reaches out and holds his arm while saying, "Love shouldnt be complicated. Benson tells Fin that she hasnt heard from Stabler in a few months and that hes been off the grid working. I was afraid, he says. In the middle of a sudden commotion with the crowd, Stabler spots one of the missing kids, Ryan, and shouts to get his attention. The Stabler-Benson road not traveled. Stabler is partnered with Olivia Benson for the series first 12 seasons of the series. Oh, my God, no!" 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. In Scorched Earth, we are also introduced to Detective Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish), who ends up delivering an unforgettable line to Benson about Stabler years later in the Season 23 finale. At the end of the episode, Jenna shows up at the SVU office asking Benson if they found her mothers killer. The series premiere of Law & Order: Organized Crime introduced an item that fans became so fixated on, it became an entire social media movement: the letter. Elliot Stabler reunited with Capt. I just think I needed to hear you say that.. You stubborn son of a b----," she says with a smile. After the admission, Stabler stumbles out of the chair across the floor toward Benson, who holds Stabler up as he wraps his arms around her. And this is when it gets really good, and Benson gets her time While hallucinating, she imagined he was first responder who helped her. In the season 20 episode, A Story of More Woe, Rollins goes into labour with her second child and she struggles with telling her childs father, Doctor Al Pollack (George Newbern), that she doesnt love him anymore. In a shock to Elliot and audiences alike, it was revealed that Angela Wheatley (Tamara Taylor), the ex-wife of Richard Wheatley (Dylan McDermott), had ordered the hit on Kathy. Amaro attributes his firm belief in divorce to watching his mother, Cesaria (Nancy Ticotin), suffer through her marriage. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Ive been pushing as hard as I can. It is confirmed in season 17 that Amaro and Rollins were romantically involved when Rollins discovers she is pregnant and says Amaro is not the father, meaning they did at least sleep together. While talking about living in Rome, Stabler describes his apartment and tells Benson she wouldve loved it., You know what, Elliot, she responds. Did you really expect me to cause your death? Hows that for an admission?, Then take our hand, Benson says. While fans were desperate for the partners to hook up (even though Stabler was married) during Melonis 12 seasons on the show, they never did, with the actor later explaining why he believed the writers never went there. ", "I did," Benson begins, "feel like Stabler was my home. Kathy calls Bensons phone at one point since Stabler wont pick up and wants to know when hell be home. Benson replies that she and Stabler are best friends.". Later on at the airport, the suspect, Manuel Rojas (Jose Yenque), realizes Benson is a cop and tells her to come with him or else hell start shooting people. 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. When Stabler asks Benson how she knew he was in the lab and possibly in danger, she responds, Stuckey said you went to get sushi: You and raw fish?. The previous episode, "All That Glitters," introduced viewers to Tia Leonetti (Ayelet Zurer), who worked with Stabler in Italy after he left the Special Victims Unit. Episode no. walked into the screen test, me telling her a story, and we get up onstage in front of all the suits, and were just so engaged.. In Smoked, a survivor of sexual assault is killed in front of her daughter, Jenna (Hayley McFarland), before her trial begins. Before the two go their separate ways, Stabler takes out a letter and hands it to Benson. Are Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni still friends? Before the raid, Benson again picks up on Stabler wilting mental state after he chats with their informant, whos also SVUs current suspect in a rape case. This episode is absolutely laced with moments between the two, including the most physical one theyve shared (so far). When You Breathe In Your Diaphragm Does What. At night, Kathy thinks her husbands finally home, but its actually Benson at the door, telling her that Stabler is undercover. Similar to Fault, Burned is another iconic episode for Benson and Stabler that truly tests their partnership. Thats some advice, Benson responds, picking up on the implication. Thats going to be $100 to watch, $250 to join each. Then she wraps her arms around Stabler as he says, Guys gotta eat, huh?. Why didnt you tell me? Benson asks Porter. While fans were desperate for the partners to hook up (even though Stabler was married) Did Stabler and Benson ever hook up? When she goes into his room she says, Youre supposed to duck, to which Stabler responds, Youre supposed to leave.. Leonetti reminded many fans of Benson from her long, dark hair to her fitted blazers. Benson denies it before caving and asking, "Is it that obvious? He did not want Kathy to ever hate him, so he signed the divorce papers (SVU: Burned). In whose opinion? Stabler asks. I just feel loss," he adds. Then she recalls how he showed up drugged at her apartment in the middle of the night while Noah was there asleep. However, the Season 23 premiere of SVU confirmed that Rollins and Carisi are, in fact, dating. The final episode of the unofficial holy trinity titled Web leads Stabler to visit Benson in Computer Crimes for her help on a case, and sets the stage for these two to eventually find their way back to each other. Benson is surprised when Stabler invites her into the interrogation room to speak to Eli after he begs with a please.. Ffans call the couple Rollisi. So hes the sacrificial lamb, Benson responds. Later on, Benson goes into Cragens office after seeing IAB and says, That was a good shooting, captain. This episode is most memorable because it was a real breakthrough moment for Mariska Hargitay (Benson). Benson and Stabler may not be together on screen anymore, but as Meloni noted, that bond extended off screen as well. Now it's cannon that Stabler's wife was always the "boundary" preventing either Benson or Stabler from admitting they both had romantic feelings for the other. They didnt see me as prime parent material. Stabler responds, Theyre wrong.. WebDid Stabler and Benson ever sleep together? '" Stabler is Bensons longest relationship with a man, and they have even each promised to give the other a kidney should either of them need a transplant. For 12 years on Law & Order: SVU, fans watched partners Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) work side-by-side and flirt a bit with a will-they-wont-they relationship. Porter believes Benson sent Simon money and is surprised when Benson tells him Simon is her brother. Benson says during one of their heated, very close face-to-face arguments about the case. You mean someone at work? the priest asks, before their session is cut. Benson dresses up and invites Porter over to her apartment, saying she wants to cook for him after he suggests they go out. Benson and Stabler are separated at times during the show. He melted down in front of Benson, and it turned out the pair did sleep together when she was just 16 (in case you werent