Thats some advice, Benson responds, picking up on the implication. Bensons longtime friend and former SVU ADA Rafael Barba (Ral Esparza), decides to defend Wheatley, much to Bensons dismay. Stabler checking in on his partner at home. Benson talks Simon into giving her his gun after Millfields confession while Stabler keeps his gun trained on him the entire time. Thats the problem, she responds. If I heard your voice, I wouldn't be able to leave.". The letter was obviously written when Kathy was still alive, and that last, one line Stabler wrote himself speaks volumes and basically confirms that Bensons always been it for him the circumstances just havent allowed it. During an interview with Seth Meyers in March, Hargitay said she had never seen that scene until that moment during the interview. Stabler gets caught up in Bensons family life, and Benson gets tangled in his. "Loss. In the premiere episode of Season 13, Benson learns the news that Stabler put his papers in from Cragen not from Stabler himself. She didnt. Spoilers ahead for Episode 19 of Law & Order: SVU Season 24, called "Bend the Law." Well, it has been 10 years, Elliot, Benson replies. Well, Olivias a saint, Stabler responds. She goes to the interrogation room and weeps. 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.. Never romantically involved Benson dated off and on, while Stabler was married with multiple children the two were extraordinarily close friends, as well as Stabler tells Benson what she means to him (spoiler alert: the world) in a scene between the two during the second episode of Organized Crime.. The Christmas Episode was an actual gift to Benson and Stabler fans since it was peppered with some of the best-ever moments between the two. And when this son of a b---- it out of the picture, Im going to need a new partner, she adds. Stabler extends his hand for Noah to shake and tells him he can call him Elliot. This episode is the continuation of a crossover with SVUs Trick-Rolled at the Moulin, which ends with Stabler shielding Benson in the car after theyre both shot at (classic Protelliot). Stabler spots them on the street as hes picking out flowers for his mom. Benson goes to introduce Noah to Stabler, but Noah jumps in that he already knows whom Detective Stabler is, his moms former partner. This confession also reveals Benson hasn't moved past Stabler leaving her without a word for 10 years. Ayanna Bell (Danielle Mon Truitt). The episode ends when Cragen calls Benson into his office and tells her Stabler quit. In the words of Stabler, Benson continues playing mom for a boy named Calvin (Charlie Tahan) whom she found during a case and took in after his mom disappeared. Evidence ends up revealing Stuckey is the killer they're searching for. Webdid benson and stabler ever sleep together. Organized Crime has dropped many references to Benson throughout the series, including in the Season Two premiere. Cragen tells Stabler hes running away from himself and that he paired him up with Blaine so he can get a taste of what he is like to work with. Closet is an underrated Benson and Stabler episode in which Stablers loyalty to his partner shines, and it turns out Bensons been (un)intentionally keeping something from Stabler. Benson and Stabler go undercover as swingers need we say more? Since Porter and Benson were already close, Porter overhears Cragen on the phone telling Benson theyve located their latest suspect, whom Porter is somehow connected to. I think I had an episode. She adds: Im just so sorry your beautiful bride. Oh, my God, no!" And, for really the first time, Stabler outwardly acknowledges the reasons for his strained relationship with Benson. During another heated exchange, Benson says Stablers current situation (a.k.a his divorce) is impairing his judgment and that he doesnt normally empathize with the suspect., Its not empathy, its outrage, Stabler responds. Stuckey turns to shoot Stabler, but Benson grabs him and says, I want him to watch. Then, to further the ruse, Benson kisses Stuckey. "He's somebody else's husband.". "That is why I'm so grateful for you," Benson says. The cases suspect is a famous football player, who turns out to also be a closeted gay man in a relationship with the victim. 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. Bernie instantly remembers that something bad happened to Stablers wife, and he assures her its OK. I know I missed it, but I was going to attend, Bernie begins. wrote it. As ADA Gillian Hardwicke (Melissa Sagemiller) points out, Stabler has had Bensons back for over 10 years. Benson 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. MC Suhocki is a New York City-based senior multiplatform editor for TODAY Digital who joined the team in 2014. He pulls over in front of a building and tells Stabler to go inside. Olivia Benson finally reveals her feelings about Elliot Stabler He reveals that he signed his divorce Like, Well, are we suddenly in a triangle here? The partners dont get off to a great start as Stabler, fresh off welcoming his fifth child that Benson helped bring into the world, seemingly struggles to grasp that not everyone is able to naturally have children. A few scenes later, Stabler is caught off guard when he gets Benson a soda, and she informs him that she doesnt drink them anymore. In later episodes, Lewis again puts Benson through even more horrific things, like a game of Russian Roulette, which results in his death. 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. "It's not all about the genes, Liv," Stabler adds as he turns around to face her. (Shes not wrong! Later on, Benson goes into Cragens office after seeing IAB and says, That was a good shooting, captain. Stabler tells Benson to say hes in the field. The partners' boss, Capt. He did, didnt he? Then Barba mentions Benson grew up without a father and attempts to equate that with his experience being bullied as a child and how theyll both see Stabler through different prisms. Benson tries to steer the conversation back to her and Barba only, but Barba says Bensons defense of Stabler is out of unconditional love. Even on her deathbed, Valerie says Miles is the one who raped her. "It's like the ending of my family.". Benson later pulls more info to help Stabler and the SVU team with their current case, and Stabler invites Benson to take a crack at their suspect in interrogation. Benson opens her door and reaches for Stabler across the hall. Despite now knowing Kathy wrote the letter, Benson still shows up in the cemetery to meet the rest of the Stabler family at Kathys grave. Benson and Stabler, also known colloquially as "Bensler," have become the new schematic for well-written police partnerships. After 12 seasons of SVU, Meloni took a step away from Law & Order, which saddened many Benson and Stabler fans. While hallucinating, she imagined he was first responder who helped her. Stabler responds that hell take care of it.. Barba mentions Benson hasnt let go that he defended Wheatley and adds he was trying to protect her by doing that. Good for her. Law & Order's Olivia Benson & Elliot Stabler 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. Later in the episode, Benson attends a service for Kathy in the cemetery with Stabler and all his children, whom Benson has known since they were young. Youre all bottled up, Lewis says. 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. Later, Stabler and Benson prove that after over 20 years, 10 of those being apart from one another, they are still in sync. There goes months of counseling down the drain, Benson says. Benson dresses up and invites Porter over to her apartment, saying she wants to cook for him after he suggests they go out. Benson also asks about how Stablers search for the truth is going related to his dad. "All That Glitters" ended with Leonetti on the phone at Stabler's doorstep asking if he would let her inside. When Season 13 began, Meloni was nowhere to be found and his exit was simply explained through dialogue. When a shirtless and pants-less Stabler realizes its Benson knocking on his door, he hurriedly pulls her inside since the animal smugglers warned him not to have any sort of contact with anyone. And like Season Sixs Doubt, this Season Eight episode is a he said/she said case. Benson tells Stabler shes worried about him, given his behavior after the death of his wife and the grief associated with that loss. As Stabler gets out of the car, the smuggler shoots him twice. I dont have an extended family support system. I mean, you couldve said something, Stabler responds. 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. Will Hart / NBC Photo Bank / Getty Images. Youre his partner. What was that about? she asks. Youve been my rock. The current case takes an especially dark turn after the teams ADA Sonya Paxton is brutally attacked and dies in a shaken Bensons arms. Stabler says he also wants to talk about the letter but is too distracted by work at the moment, so viewers have to wait to find out whats.in.the.letter! It felt good to hear that, Stabler tells her, clearly relieved to know that after disappearing for a decade, Benson still cares about him. And you know what, Eli turned out perfect, Benson says. Rook also informs Stabler that Bensons chair is wired with electricity that will release shocks when a remote is pressed a recreation of the Milgram Shock experiment. "Because I knew that you would try to protect me," she says. Whats going on? (Laughs) Which is hysterical, because it really isnt how we play it., He added that he and Hargitay play it as best friends and almost brother and sister sometimes.. In the end, while Benson watches as Stabler and Calvin play rock, paper, scissors, Child Services arrives and takes Calvin from Benson to bring him to live with his grandparents while his mom goes to rehab. I actually watch her back and not her backside, Fin responds. And then he delivers a line that continues to haunt fans until this day: I think if I talked to you about how Sadly, Benson cuts him off at this point, so viewers still dont know how Stabler was about to finish that thought. In Smoked, a survivor of sexual assault is killed in front of her daughter, Jenna (Hayley McFarland), before her trial begins. 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. Stabler confronts Rojas in the parking lot, and Rojas holds a gun to Bensons head. Some are tighter than married couples.. Protelliot again emerges, grabbing Stuckey by the throat and saying, You are an obnoxious little jackhole.. You said theres a woman youre in love with, Leonetti replies. Why didnt you trust me? she says through tears. Did he ever do you? In Infiltrated, Benson mumbles Elliot in her sleep and wakes up in a hospital bed in Oregon. I want to know, Stabler begins, about your life what youve been through, the things Ive missed. "I can't do this anymore. Rook threatens to hold the button down longer and double the voltage of the shocks. Viewers know this was not the case, as he only touched her to prevent her from falling down the stairs. Mariska Hargitay, Chris Meloni talk Benson and Stablers feelings, the longest slow burn in television history, came up with the single most important line herself, Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni reunite for new episode of SVU, his supervisor, Sgt. Does Kathy know you mortgaged the house for me? Benson asks. 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. The episode ends with Benson walking back to her old desk, which prompts Stabler to ask, What are you doing here?. 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?. Cragen tells her to go home, and Benson storms into the locker room, where Stabler finds her and confronts her about her behavior. To this day, fans are still waiting for a discussion between Benson and Stabler about what Lewis did to her while Stabler was gone. Later, Benson and the SVU squad help Stablers team infiltrate a party with the young girls and the Albanians. In one scene, Benson is video chatting with Stabler when Fin, who at this point is more aware than almost anyone about what these two mean to each other since hes worked with them both almost since the beginning, walks in after Stabler asks Benson if he should cut his visit short. In the end, Stabler helps Benson, like always, find Simon and backs her play while she confronts Simon, who has Millfield and is pointing a gun at her. She wants to limit their relationship to one night and one night only, but Cassidy wants more, making for some awkward moments. Thats our thing, Meloni said. Jelliot makes an appearance in Spooked when Porter returns since the FBI is interested in Benson and Stablers latest case. Benson follows up by asking if he liked working with her. Benson meets Stabler in the hospital, where he crumbles and falls into her for a hug (only their third one ever onscreen, but whos counting!). Bensons brothers case resurfaces in this episode, as does the feisty side of Benson and Protelliot, who literally jumps to his partners defense when a suspect lunges at Benson during an interrogation. When it's finally safe for Noah to return home, Benson calls Stabler and asks him to pick up her son. He feels her head and notes shes burning up before going to the kitchen to make her tea. 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. At this point, they both have tears in their eyes as the standoff continues. Why did you give me that letter? Protelliot prevails in this especially personal episode for Benson. Benson finally gets a moment to unload on Stabler about how he hasn't asked about her life since his return. Stabler apologizes, and Benson asks him if hes sorry for leaving or for not giving her the courtesy of telling her, to which he responds, Both.. When Stabler finds the two in a recording studio, Rook reveals that Benson is tied to a chair behind the glass dividing the recording studio. ", Benson follows Stabler out into the squad room and asks him what's going on at home. "And what if things work out?" What Happened Between Olivia and Elliot on 'SVU'? - Distractify "She was the boundary.". Now, Benson is the one in control. My friend, youre doing the right thing.. Stabler goes to Bensons apartment after finding his partners card on a victim. Stabler starts working with another detective, Lucius Blaine (Anthony Anderson). Benson learns of the affair between Valerie and the investigator and realizes she was wrong all along. He says Kathy (!) With the help of his team, Stabler is able to prove Eli didnt murder the girl, but another man who entered the apartment did. Stabler, however, was too late getting to Ryan. ", "I did," Benson begins, "feel like Stabler was my home. (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. I know that you are carving your way through a mountain of grief, and I have tried to be here for you. She didnt hear enough after Angelas testimony? When my partner hangs out with scumbags, I like to stick around, see what happens, Benson says. Although Stabler will be busy on his own show, Stabler is expected to appear on more SVU episodes. Why didnt you tell me? Benson asks Porter. When Rollins questions Stablers recent actions, Benson defends him. Benson takes the step to visitsBernie in New Jersey. It's worth noting that, at the end of this episode, Stabler finds out Angela was actually the one who ordered to take Kathy out, not Richard. Stabler slyly jumps in and responds, Nah, Im good thanks. (Dont sleep on the smirk Stabler gives Benson as he walks away.). The episode ends with Stablers family, which includes Stabler's grandchildren, gathered at home getting ready to welcome visitors, presumably Benson and Noah. Things have changed in 10 years. Benson is surprised when Stabler invites her into the interrogation room to speak to Eli after he begs with a please.. After Stabler learns this, he starts lashing out, mostly at Benson as he stews in his emotions over the decision he made. Thats a step in the right direction, Elliot, Benson says. Stabler comes home one night to see Benson and all his kids. They split up, and eventually Gitano grabs Stabler by the collar and holds a gun to his head as Benson enters the scene. Porter catches up with Benson as he waits for the elevator. Similar to Fault, Burned is another iconic episode for Benson and Stabler that truly tests their partnership. Stabler refuses and says, Too many people have suffered already. Rook then tells Stabler hes a human being, and he passed the test. For 12 seasons, viewers watched Benson and Stabler just be partners on SVU. Cinema is Benson and Stabler having an entire conversation with their eyes. Kathleen tells her dad she went to Benson to ask for help. In the beginning, Benson met with Stabler to hand over the files at a park, where Stabler met Noah. In whose opinion? Stabler asks. Just take it read it, dont read it, throw it away. (Kathy ended up getting pregnant during a one-night hookup with her husband while they were estranged. He asks for her help with Kathleen. There is an established tension between Benson and Barba because, the last time they saw each other, the captain explained to him she felt he had betrayed her. When the woman asks Benson who this Elliot is, she drops her head back on the pillow and whispers, Nobody., It doesnt sound like nobody, the woman responds before mimicking how Benson mumbled Elliot., Back in New York, the ADA needs Benson to take the stand in a rape trial and tries to track her down. In his drug-induced state, Stabler tells Benson he felt he had to see her since they never talked. Benson assumes he means about their last case, but then Stabler says us. She tells him now isnt the time for that discussion and instead says shes going to call in that he was drugged to figure out whats in his system. At the last minute, he spins around and pulls Benson into a hug. "You're family," Stabler responds, while searching her kitchen for sugar. Benson replies that she and Stabler are best friends.". Before going out with the squad for their next case, Benson tells the detectives shell meet them in five. Kathy was in the car when the bomb went off, and she later died of her injuries. Im not your type, Cragen cracks. Stabler mentions the risks of Kathy having their most recent child since she was over the age of 40. Barba says he got a glimpse, to which Benson reminds Barba shes known Stabler for 23 years and he always had her back. Stabler runs toward Benson, and the two embrace as she says, Im really glad youre back., I shouldve come back sooner, he responds as he tightly holds her. Rescue is another example of Stabler backing Bensons play and being there for her during a moment that toes the line between personal and professional. Benson notices a bunch of pills on the floor of the bathroom and calls Stabler over to let him know. Stabler also makes sure to get Benson back in bed before he leaves and jokes, Im getting my hazard pay coming to see you.. Turns out, Kathy was injured in a car bombing, as she and Stabler were in town to see Benson receive an award. Bu the door isn't yet closed when it comes to the loss of his former partner. Turns out, Porter was the one who shot Rojas. Stabler joins Benson in her car after she drops Noah off at school and brings her coffee (just like old times). Each always mentioned Stabler's marriage as the answer which wasn't a "no." For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Stabler, who was drugged while undercover, immediately goes to Bensons apartment late at night. But this is a one-way street, Elliot. This scene is also a rare opportunity to see Stabler and Benson all dressed up: Stabler in a suit and Benson in a strapless dress and heels with her hair and makeup done. Read on for the best moments from TV'sslowest of burns. Stabler appears shortly after to make sure shes OK and to arrest him. Oh, the poster boy for rage is going to tell me how to control my anger? Benson says. Is that a flower in your cup? he says, before Benson responds with a smile and says its tea, hinting again at her changed drinking habits since she returned from being undercover. Benson knocks Stuckey out and frees Stabler from the chair. Viewers know he went home with a girl he met on the street and woke up hours later to find her dead in the next room. He says Benson was never hurt by shocks and that her screams were prerecorded. 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. Porter believes Benson sent Simon money and is surprised when Benson tells him Simon is her brother. But were willing to bet that a declaration of love wasnt one of em. "You were the single most important person in my life, and you just disappeared," Benson said. Benson and Stabler later realize Porter had bugged all of the phones in their office. Thankfully, she wasnt hit, and Stabler cradles Benson in his arms on the ground. Benson brushes it off and emphasizes that his kids are worried about him amid his recent erratic behavior. Stabler and Benson shared a moment 'SVU' fans have been In what was a reunion for the ages, a lot was going on in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit [], By Daniel S. Levine She has quite the slip of the tongue during a discussion with her son. Really? My old partner, hed know what to do, she says, a rare reference at this point to Stabler. Do you want to know my dating history, detective? Benson says with a smirk. Benson later brings up Stablers mom during a discussion, saying, Weve been partners for 11 years. In this OC episode, Stabler kisses Angela Wheatley (Tamara Taylor), whos the wife of the suspect behind Kathys murder Richard Wheatley (Dylan McDermott). After the players hidden sexuality unexpectedly becomes the subject of a media leak, Cragen thinks Benson and Stabler are to blame. ", Protelliot asks Benson if shes been to the doctor, and she says, Its just a bug.. I can see why you scare the pants off of Kathy, Bernie says, before pulling out an old family photo album with childhood photos of Stabler including one of him dressed as a carrot. Its in the grounds, Reggie says. I just need space to disagree with you so that I dont feel its going to cost me our partnership, he responds. The episode ends with Benson and Stabler staring at each other across the squad room amid the carnage. Who else would put up with me?. Benson drives Stabler back to his office, where he says, Its always good to work with you, Liv.. She didnt have to handle me, Stabler responds, before asking if Benson liked working alone. Stabler texts Cragen once theyre in Porters phone to call Benson, whos started kissing Porter. There must be a reason she why she didnt tell you about me.. 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, Benson mentions to Stabler that theyve been partners all these years and she doesnt know his blood type. 'Law & Order: SVU': Elliot Stabler Finally Explains Why Stabler approaches the hostess and says, This is my wife, Olivia.. Benson 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. Maybe God remembered how cute you were as a carrot, Benson responds. Stuckey answers Stabler's phone when Benson calls, and explains that her partner went out for sushi (a crucial detail) and left his phone behind. (In a 2016 interview, Meloni revealed he was the one who insisted that spontaneous hug be included in the scene. TFW someone else says they're Stabler's partner. she shouts after him as he walks away. He took my pills, didnt he? she says. 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.. Throughout Benson and Stabler's first 12 years together, various people would respectively ask the two if they were ever more than partners or wanted to be. Stabler tells her shes great with kids and adds, Maybe you should start thinking about having kids, and any way you want to do it, Ill support you., Elliot, do me a favor? Benson replies. While Benson stares at her squad happily celebrating the event with their partners, Stabler approaches with her coat and drapes it over her shoulders while she hands him a glass of wine that she got for him. Youre just going to give him up?. Stabler walks Benson out through the back garden. Even though these two arent that far into their partnership during "A Single Life," they do a pretty good job of acting like it. I just think the older I get, Im beginning to understand that people are complicated, Stabler says. Kathleen defies advice to seek psychiatric help and is instead detained. She will put on her writing cap for important trending and pop culture moments, especially ones related to "Law & Order: SVU." Whatever happened between you and Angela, Wheatley knows, Benson says. If she does, its news to me, Stabler responds, much to Bensons visible dismay. Stabler drops that baby news on a very shocked Benson in the Season Eight finale, Screwed.). "I dont know. Photo: NBC. And hell tell them to go to hell, Benson replies before walking out. Leonetti reminded many fans of Benson from her long, dark hair to her fitted blazers. Benson and Rollins had an adventure and conversation to remember during a visit to the suburbs. Benson gets a call to go to a scene and to her surprise, sees Kathy on a stretcher being wheeled into an ambulance. Benson is innocent, of course, and ends up saving herself after the real suspect breaks into her home. Its in your blood, Stabler replies. 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. Youre reaching out, but all youre doing is pushing me further under.. did benson and stabler
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