It's not that I love Elliott Stabler ...

... it's that Olivia loves him. Yes, he's a hot head. Sometimes he borders on Neanderthal. But, like Olivia, he cares about the victims, especially the children. That binds them together. Olivia accepts him because he accepts her. He keeps her secrets and supports her.

They love one another so much, but they don't know it. (Sniffle, sniffle.)

See, when I don't feel well, even the Law & Order: SVU Marathon can make me misty.