ET, with a new Organized Crime episode following at 10 p.m. Come on now, you know thats not true, Benson responds. I just need space to disagree with you so that I dont feel its going to cost me our partnership, he responds. Viewers are also treated to seeing Benson and Stabler interrogate a suspect together, not missing a beat just like old times. Law & Order: Organized Crime recap: Stabler has A young tech named Dale Stuckey (Noel Fisher) is with Benson and Stabler at various crime scenes throughout the episode, and at one point, even makes a careless mistake that ends up setting the suspect free. There goes months of counseling down the drain, Benson says. After Stabler affirms to Benson he texted her, she responds, So I wouldnt think that you ghosted me, again?. 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. Season 1, Episode 8: 'Stalked' Stabler tells Benson to blink her lights. Otherwise, we cant be partners., I cant believe youre saying that, Benson says. Benson gets a call to go to a scene and to her surprise, sees Kathy on a stretcher being wheeled into an ambulance. Im just calling to say I want to thank you for everything that youve done for me, for the kids. Your call. Benson chooses to take Calvins mom in for questioning. I work here, she says before dropping her bag and taking a seat. 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*! The history between the two is "complicated," as Hargitay told TODAY in February. She said the chemistry between the characters has been "undeniable" and "a complicated factor" in their "deeply complex relationship," which has inspired countless works of fan fiction. Benson, of course! 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. The episode ends with Benson and Stabler staring at each other across the squad room amid the carnage. Theres nothing to find. Then Cragen stands up and points out it was Stablers sixth shooting and that the whole squad is on notice., So what? Then she shoots Sister Peg, a woman in charge of a local homeless shelter who had been helping Benson and Stabler with the current case. Bernie had previously noticed her pills were missing and picks up on her sons conversation with Benson. Benson confirms shes not seeing anyone at the moment. In the Season 23 SVU premiere, Benson was run off the road while on the phone with Stabler. But were willing to bet that a declaration of love wasnt one of em. When Season 13 began, Meloni was nowhere to be found and his exit was simply explained through dialogue. "Yes, I am.". Thankfully, she wasnt hit, and Stabler cradles Benson in his arms on the ground. It turns out that the footage of Stabler and Benson suddenly noticing each other across a crime scene is because when Benson arrived at the crime scene to kick About how many? Stabler says with a smile. I do, Stabler interjects. A shot rings out, and both Rojas and Benson go down. "I wouldve done the same thing," Benson responds. 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. The SVU team found that Stabler was the original target and it all may have been connected to the men Stabler was in New York to testify against. For 12 seasons, viewers watched Benson and Stabler just be partners on SVU. In what was a reunion for the ages, a lot was going on in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Thursday night with Christopher Meloni playing Elliot Stabler for the first time in 10 years. During a briefing, Benson and Stabler have a sidebar conversation, in which Benson calls out Stabler for not telling her he was undercover. "You were the single most important person in my life, and you just disappeared," Benson said. Benson says she's "not ready for this" as she rests her face against his cheek and then leans back against the fridge. Benson's boss, Deputy Chief Garland (Demore Barnes) needed an explanation on why Stabler left. Benson is innocent, of course, and ends up saving herself after the real suspect breaks into her home. After Stabler learns this, he starts lashing out, mostly at Benson as he stews in his emotions over the decision he made. "All That Glitters" ended with Leonetti on the phone at Stabler's doorstep asking if he would let her inside. You must be Elliot, Moss says. Benson confronts Stabler outside of the courthouse about Angelas upcoming testimony and asks him if theres any reason she shouldnt attend. Stabler joins Benson in her car after she drops Noah off at school and brings her coffee (just like old times). Benson glances toward Stablers kids then back at him and shakes her head. Benson also tells Fin her therapist asked if Stabler being MIA again was triggering for her. She knew that she was going to die, and she still lied to my face, Benson says. That line effectively stops her in her tracks. Stabler approaches the hostess and says, This is my wife, Olivia.. Stabler slyly jumps in and responds, Nah, Im good thanks. (Dont sleep on the smirk Stabler gives Benson as he walks away.). And this letter, Benson continues. wrote it. "I can't do this anymore. While waiting to see Eli, Stabler finally starts to ask Benson about her life during his 10-year absence. Who else would put up with me?. Stabler first gave Benson the letter during his big return to the franchise on April 1, shortly after his wife had died. 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. After the players hidden sexuality unexpectedly becomes the subject of a media leak, Cragen thinks Benson and Stabler are to blame. Benson tells Stabler she wants to wait since Noah gets attached very easily and Stablers going undercover again. Benson explains shes there because they lost contact with him, and she also gave him her phone so he could call Kathy. Kathleen defies advice to seek psychiatric help and is instead detained. "Loss. The two somewhat awkwardly bond over not being a fan of Dani Beck before Benson asks Kathy to cut to the chase. A shocked Benson points out it sounds like Stabler and Donnelly are getting pretty close.. Benson, who grew up with an alcoholic mother, stands up for Valerie, who claims Miles has drug and alcohol dependencies. Later on, Stabler drives Benson home and offers to walk her inside. You offering to be my partner? Stabler says. Why I dont tell her how I feel? a confused Stabler responds. Why would you ask me that? Stabler responds. At the hospital, Benson is surprised to hear from the doctor that Stabler is fine. Spoilers ahead for Episode 19 of Law & Order: SVU Season 24, called "Bend the Law." 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. She has quite the slip of the tongue during a discussion with her son. You have PTSD, Benson says. This forced Benson to recount the last moments of the Season 12 finale. Stabler refuses and says, Too many people have suffered already. Rook then tells Stabler hes a human being, and he passed the test. I just think the older I get, Im beginning to understand that people are complicated, Stabler says. Somebody needs to take him out, Benson tells Stuckey about Stabler. She goes to ask if their relationship is OK after the heated case. TFW someone else says they're Stabler's partner. Benson talks Simon into giving her his gun after Millfields confession while Stabler keeps his gun trained on him the entire time. Later on, Benson goes into Cragens office after seeing IAB and says, That was a good shooting, captain. What ensues is a truly unforgettable standoff where she has to decide if she wants to risk shooting Gitano to end this once and for all, or run the risk of hitting Stabler and killing him by mistake. Stabler refuses to press the button when Rook asks him to, so Rook presses the button again, eliciting more screams. On "Law & Order: SVU's" mid-season finale, Olivia Benson shared some frank talk with exiting Amanda Rollins about Elliot Stabler. Thats what Im counting on. Then Benson realizes Kathy wants her to convince Stabler to sign the divorce papers. When love warps into hate, theres nothing you wont do, Stabler responds, before telling her he signed the divorce papers. "I used to joke about you two being in a motel room, and now here we are. The episode ends with Benson in Cragens office asking for a new partner. 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. Their meeting ends in an argument, and Stablers attempt at getting his mothers help is unsuccessful. Stabler does eventually sign the divorce papers and leaves them on the porch for Kathy to find. What about me? Benson whispers. 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. Where Should Benson & Stabler Go From Here She also has a telling reaction when Fin says Phoebe was trying to get in touch with Stabler to hook him up with her sister. Benson responds with a big oh. She does tell Fin that at least this time Stabler gave her a heads-up not to worry about him. 1, Donnelly says while walking away. He returned to New York City for a few reasons, including to testify against suspects from a case he investigated in Puglia, for a department meeting and to speak at The partners' boss, Capt. "Olivia! 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. After each of these lines, Stabler confirms Kathy actually wrote those words not him. Stabler rushes over to Benson and turns her over. Im not your type, Cragen cracks. Then Rook presses a button, and the sounds of Bensons screams fill the air. Really? Ive been pushing as hard as I can. One of the long-running mysteries of SVU for the past decade was why Stabler never said goodbye to Benson. There must be a reason she why she didnt tell you about me.. Cue the Benson-Stabler love theme, which starts to play, while Stabler just stares. Stabler then wishes Benson a happy Mothers Day and tells her she looks great.

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