Otalia - 12/15/08

[@elevenhearted]

Lol I love it when Olivia said "I created a monster" and Natalia had the biggest smile. I love this show!

[@EmilyJB18]

I love when Natalia says, "You didn't get anything!" and Olivia says, "Of course I did..." That part is so sweet.

[@MsDenib1863]

Emily Burdette ...Liv was already in love with her at this point

[@gemmacruz6187]

Olivia is willing to give everything to Natalia.

[@brittbanks88]

Olivia was SO in love by this point already!

[@PozoBlue]

I love how giddy they both seem at the idea of living together. I think they were both already in love with each other without knowing it. They were positively beaming at the hotel-bed scene...too cute for words!!! and dimple-licious at that!! :D

[@manchu2007]

I personally think this was the moment Olivia realized that she had stronger feelings for Nat that went beyond friendship. Olivia cant peg exactly whats going on with her emotions and thinks its her guilt over Gus. Nat is already smitten and I think she had feelings before Olivid did, but since shes so religious she keeps burying them. But look how fast she responds whenever shes called.

[@mitzieweir3112]

Frank cannot hold himself him and race are nothing but two faced creeps Frank is blaming olivia for natalia for her losing her money how culld he say that when he has slept with both of them race is just a freeloader how can he say he never had a father when he was best man at his father what ahypocrite some one should have gave him a hiding and taught him some manners.

[@melodiefrances3898]

Agree. 👍

[@uncannyresemblence]

I love the fact that TECHNICALLY the girls bought the house together. They moved in together. It's awsome to think about it that way.

[@JAcubs]

LOL - Frank is the most clueless detective I've ever seen.

[@PtoRicanDBLT]

Loved Nat defending Olivia to Frank... "This has nothing to do with Olivia!" that was good. Time for Frank to back off and shut the hell up! Wish Nat could of gotten the "I need you" call from Olivia when they were talking. Would of been awesome to see her leave his ass standing there alone again!

[@cincygurl]

LOL Nat always asks Liv to not make fun of her and I always think it's SO cute. They have this like understanding if Liv takes it too far Nat says "Don't make fun of me" and Liv automatically stops...Too cute...The christening of Henry scene and another cute one...

[@coffeejunky009]

I absolutely adore the way Crystal says "I need you"

[@PozoBlue]

Liv is in total awe of Nat in this last bit...'I created a monster' with a huge grin on her face... I love how they're so unbelievably giddy at the prospect of living together....so adorable!!! and sitting on the same bed....aghhh...*sighs, sighs* I never understood the bit of the ''just one little detail..well is not really little'' was she refering to the contract?

[@kishaweisha]

I love watching Otalia. Thanks for the clips.

[@MsHateitorloveit]

i just love how nat sticks up for liv

[@flon57]

"denial is always and option" i love Olivia's witty remarks, good writing CBS

[@thecheetah4]

This is one of my favorite scenes between them. You can tell that Olivia is already way smitten with Nat.

[@ClassicsByCandlelight]

Anyone notice how in the beginning of getting Gus’s heart Olivia said she felt guilty because the man she loved had to die to get a heart, but now the guilt she feels is about taking Gus away from Natalia? I would say she’s already in love with her here or at least cares deeply for her.

[@alixsb]

Emotions have nothing to do with logic! GOD...love that line!

[@wavydezy]

Same! I think abt it all time bc it’s so very true

[@PyperGurl]

3:54. Beautiful music and acting on CC's part; she says so much with her eyes and no words. I think it's at that point that Olivia starts to realize on some level that she's possibly falling in love with Natalia particularly with that phone call, "I need you." If only it had been just that ! ;)

[@carol00]

i know right? it totally broke my heart too, she pouts and is so adorable!

[@MsDenib1863]

The sexiest saying of "Oh"..ever!

[@thomasdm8]

I love how Liv protects Nat like Gus would.

[@SSTrueLoveMarinus]

Olivia to Natalia "Enjoy your money... spend it wisely." And she did by buying that farmhouse.

[@msdsplayground8360]

This is when Nat started to see Liv..

[@JAcubs]

"You were set up to fail. It's that simple, I had to do this." ... because you're my woman and nobody takes advantage of the woman I love. Not this time, not ever again.

[@Cbaceanlvr]

Just a whimsical thought on my part or very subtle and cagey on the part of the writers... take your pick. This outdoor scene is wonderful for some many reasons. But one thing always captures my attention about it. With Olivia, Natalia is so totally unaware and unaffected by the weather, but with Frank, she notices the cold immediately... planned or unplanned.... hmmmmm...

[@karendionne2228]

Awesome observation! (2021)

[@wavydezy]

I was wondering that… like did she really stand out there all that time after Liv left and didn’t freeze to death?? Her body didn’t react to the cold until Frank put his jacket around her… now that I think abt it, it’s probably the reason why Frank said (annoyingly 🙄) "stop freaking out abt Olivia" bc she stood out there for so long it amazes me how powerful the mind can be

[@rhyfeddu]

I just ADORE those first scenes. I agree - "Of course I did" is just incredible...

[@pat412pear]

I love that when Nat thinks about moving into the farmhouse she knows that she needs Olivia to make it happen.....How else could it be the FoL?

[@kimberlyjohnson9320]

I, like Natalia must have been living under a rock because I didn't discover this story until 2016. I have been single for quite some time now, but finding this has made me believe that putting myself out there again might be a smart endeavor on my part. Just like Olivia I intend to do the exact opposite of what I have done before.

[@carlyisnot]

It is a great story I'm glad people are still finding it. It gives me hope of that I might find someone one day too.

[@laminage]

No don't worry. Were it not for the Internet alot of folks wouldn't have known who they were. Also US Fans are big Fans of UK Soaps. Kate/Rana, Sophie/Paula (Coronation Street), Esther/Kim, Esther/Grace, Kim/Farrah, Farrah/Grace (Hollyoaks). Ste & Harry/Hollyoaks, John Paul/Ste Hollyoaks James/Harry Hollyoaks and Emmerdale Charity Dingle was involved with Zoe Tate who had other "Girlfriends and this was the 1990's. Emma Nightingale whom she "Married" in a Blessing but it didn't work out. Suzie Birchall Emma's Ex Girlfriend, Frankie A Garbage Truck Driver, Sophie A Nanny. Now Charity is with Vanessa Woodfield a Suspended Vet. The $80,000.00 is now a Figure used on Britian's Longest Running Soap Opera Coronation Street where Audrey Roberts Money is stolen by her Boyfriend Lewis Archer who had access to her funds when he encouraged her to do "Online Banking".

[@zeborahbrown5460]

7/25/18 still love it

[@adellelandman7748]

Miracle before Christmas

[@laminage]

Wouldn't it have been more tender if Olivia stroked Natalia's cheek when she said "Enjoy Your Money, Spend It Wisely".

[@wavydezy]

5:28 why do men always put their foot in their mouth on this show?? "needed to be rescued" Frank ur the only one doing that to Nat… next it will be Rafe when he says he just wants his mom to be happy then does a complete 180 and tries everything in his power to take that away 🙄

[@flon57]

i so love the blonde hilites to CC's hair

[@elloguvna6820]

“I need you”

[@laminage]

You know if this were a British Soap Opera, they would probably get an Award for what they call the best "Double Act", which are two characters who interact with each other so well, that they bring out the best in each other's acting performances.

[@aallyiah]

"it includes fulltime care..." well said nat liv enjoy no doubt about that ;)

[@JAcubs]

"I'm just gonna go with they're made 4 each other" Yes, I think just I'm gonna go with you on that one, too!

[@PozoBlue]

they always had the greatest banter.JL was always good with the quick retorts in the very beginning, that's what made them so much fun to watch at the start, when they were always bickering...Go back to may/august/nov clips, u'll see.

[@laminage]

It kind of parallels what happened with Helen Stewart & Nikki Wade on The UK Prison Drama Bad Girls. Jim Fenner blackmails Helen into leaving or else telling what he knew about them, and she quits as Governor (aka Warden) so Nikki's appeal wouldn't be ruined. Yet while Fenner died, Nikki & Helen got their happy ending.

[@tanisha9396]

I agree I Love that show bought the DVD of Bad Girls 🙂🤗 Fenner was the evil gatekeeper lol Love Simone ♥Mandana Aka Nikki♥Helen

[@gidgegrl16]

Oh, I didn't know that. I've always kind of heard the opposite. Awesome! You have restored my faith in Mariska Hargitay! Thank you. I love SVU..Yes, Otalia rocks, Hard!!! :D

[@PozoBlue]

haha, i think it was way earlier, on the 26 of may, LOL, when she decided to sell gus' house back to nat for like pennies..just cause she wanted...and they shared this lovely gooey moment...also sitting on a bed, haha these two!!! search for: 05/26/08 Connections Part 5 ...around 3:22-3:29...they share this look...jeebus...it's like, they couldn't help like each other, even back then! :) It's fun to try and pinpoint when the 'falling' began.I'm just gonna go with they're made 4 each other

[@wavydezy]

I think they both had a huge crush on each other bc what was Liv thinking with the whole Gus storyline?? And what woman in their right mind would willingly allow Liv to continue her shenanigans with their husband??? lmao like if u take a step back and really look it, it’s just comical 😂 As Liv said at 2:18 "emotions have NOTHING to do with logic" they both were having feelings that they clearly didn’t understand or maybe they did understand it but it scared the hell outta them so their brain just forced them to be in denial abt it… luckily they eventually followed their hearts bc when two ppl are destined to be together, fate always finds a way

[@PozoBlue]

Not to mention that she gave Liv her dead husband's heart (the same husband who liv was chasing and died cause he was trying to help her)...and also convinced gus to 'pretend' to love Liv so she would fight to stay alive, even if she knew liv would do all to keep gus with her..n then did all to keep liv alive post-surgery when she was hell bent on dying and dissing nat at every second. Dimples should get a statue in her name, lol!! They've both given their all to each other!

[@laminage]

Even though she doesn't admit it to anyone especially herself, you really saw that Olivia was really beginning to "Love" Natalia. She didn't have to do it, she wanted to do it because she cared enough about her to do whatever she could to make sure her life was more bearable.

[@alixsb]

God....the LOVE! I wish...I had a friend like that! Shit... even half a friend like that!

[@musicaldramaqueen]

Frank, dear, giving Natalia that leather jacket because she's cold is not going to stop her from becoming a lesbian.

[@wavydezy]

Lmfaaooo 😂😂😂

[@laminage]

Olivia was really "whipped" in October when she asked Natalia to work for her at The Beacon as her Assistant. It was the scene when Natalia was on the Ladder, for me that was the true "moment".

[@giasony99]

i'm pretty sure it's a galaxy pamplet with Olivia's picture on it. She was kind of their spoke's model/mogel before she was fired for being sick.

[@mitzieweir3112]

This freaky Frank is a clueless cop he wants to spend natalia money heis so hopeless as a lover also race wants to freeload he doesn't no how to work the only thing he knows is to blame Olivia for is mothers troubleshe is so ungrateful someone should have taught him a lesson.

[@dunnoany]

9:04 oh yeah Olivia was gone by this point,

[@xRaex21]

I don't think I ever realized how early on in the show Olivia was whipped.

[@lambkelly]

They are so happy together... Why is Frank around?

[@nelanikhan]

Actually Mariska has gone to numerous gay pride festivals and is very supportive. If you hear anything contrary you will see that it is someone else talking ABOUT her not her speaking of herself. She is also a regular presenter for the GLAAD awards. Not something someone would do if they are anti-gay. But! Back on topic, Otalia Rocks!!! DAx =/\=

[@549621jon]

the natalia call "i need you"

[@nina4gg]

denial is always an option...natalia is doing it with her feelings now

[@JAcubs]

I think she was "whipped" in August, I think 8/25 or 8/26, when they were on the picnic table outside of the house & Gazebo. When Olivia was looking at Natalia, it was so intense and she was already trying to fix everything in Nat's life at that point.

[@littlefurnace]

lol, natalia's totally arguing because she wants some kind of confession, although she doesn't realise it. Normal people just say thanks and accept the 80k no problem...

[@nelanikhan]

you are very welcome. :) I love SVU too!

[@darn1121]

Okay, why would Olivia leave HER hotel, where she is probably paying NADA, to go pay 1200 a month for Natlia...must be LOVE. she wants to be with her no matter the cost

[@xcountrygrl]

she is i know and i have wanted her and alex cabot to get together for the longest time and I swear that when alex got shot and left the show when olivia and elliot saw her they had a connection going.....but then in that one episode when she goes back she has to tell olivia about the boyfriend she has and that they're sleeping together.........hopefully the writers get it right.........Natalia and Olivia are great together......they complement each other so well

[@yojayoung]

what's that picture olivia's looking at ?!

[@mitzieweir3112]

Hear we go again freaky frankblaming Olivia for natalia mistakes he wanted the money for himself he is nothing but half a sandwich short of a picnic and race needs to show more respect to his mother and Olivia if they want to live together to bad for him if he doesn't like it go and live with freaky Frank they are two good but buddies.

[@ShikaLH]

she was talking about getting a mortgage/loan to buy the farmhouse.

[@549621jon]

hey you can so see nat's braces at 8:40.

[@laminage]

Don't you notice that Olivia and Natalia had a History of going after Men who were Emotionally Unavailable. For Olivia it was Richard, Josh, Alan, Phillip, Jeffrey and of course wanting Gus. Natalia was just as bad. She turned down a chance at happiness with another Man because she couldn't get her precious Nicky out of her system and wasted 16 Years of her life doing so. Yet she ended up with Olivia so she got her happy ending

[@alixsb]

Hey....what's on that card?

[@laminage]

He doesn't realize what he's doing but he's doing what's called "Emotional Banking". So long as I do "this" or "that" for you, you'll grow to "love" me and it doesn't work. Believe me, I've been there.

[@amidola]

Right, Olivia, don't talk anymore! Just kiss the girl! I can't believe how much chemistry there was even then...I do keep expecting a kiss, a hug, handholding, a caress at every corner, because they are just playing it so well..like a couple in love...it's always so unnatural, when they suddendly part...^^

[@triptriptriplestripe]

3:12 - Nat's version of SUF!

[@flon57]

y is olivia and emma living in a hotel, or is it the Beacon? and y not a house

[@ehurte65]

Frank is always putting Olivia down, when he knows nothing about the situation. If it were left up to Frank, he'd rather have Olivia out of the picture.

[@RyanKasey]

I am posting this again because every time I see this it pisses me off more and more. I am so tired of 'You are such a good man, Frank' putting Olivia down at every opportunity. Could it be that he already knows Olivia is his competition Don't get too confident Frank, you're going to pay for your little nastiness........jerk!

[@ballershanelle]

Natalia is just smiling so wide and happy at the hotel over her new roommate plans. She is only a few weeks pregnant maybe at this time...she is just american apple pie beautiful and sexy! thud

[@TheSixpencer]

This post is made of WIN. It made me lol... and it's sooooo true. NO MORE GMF!

[@JazzyFuse]

Natalie says I DO! Haaaaa! There! At 8:07! They are married now! :))

[@irinaderevkko]

haha careful with those eyes

[@ingu1]

0:48 N: "You didn't get anything out of it" O: "of course I did!" (I got to make you happy. -- Ahhhh!). I've got to stop watching recaps and do some work. Yeah, like that's gonna happen.

[@therealluna]

$1200 a month after putting down 80k is insane. How much is that freaking farmhouse? Its gotta be like over 300k or something OR she is being charged a hell of alot of interest.

[@JAcubs]

(It was actually at the end of 8/22.)

[@giasony99]

she means she has to sign the deed to the house.

[@annmartin9969]

❤❤👭😍

[@valary740]

liv really has done so much for nat. all she wants is nat to love her. then nat goes and leaves her and breaks her heart. she is really going to have to pull out all the stops to get liv back. and frank s an ass in this clip bad mouthing liv. i hate the man. HATE, HATE, HATE!!!!!! look at the way liv looks at her near the end....she is so in luv!!!!

[@gemmacruz6187]

IT'S unfair Frank. Olivia is doing everything for Natalia.

[@gemmacruz6187]

Olivia was promoting Nat to a higher position.

[@latosha19821611]

thats just it frank u never knew natalia Olivia knew her more than u did thats why theyre ment to be together so move out of the way frank

[@1023bry]

Hot Damn, FOL here we come!!

[@carol00]

"denial is always an option" LMAO Olivia just kills me

[@gema190]

oh, that was funny!!

[@triptriptriplestripe]

that's the coat she's wearing when they have hand sex! i like to see continuity in wardrobe, make's the character more real.

[@PozoBlue]

yeah, me too...I'm totally head over heal in love with nat...*sighs, sighs* :)

[@xcountrygrl]

maybe the leather jacket will make her think oh ya lesbian that's what I am....if only it would work on Olivia Benson from Law & Order SVU.........

[@laminage]

"Gus, I took him away from you." Yes Olivia you did but Natalia took Gus away from Harley, I think that Natalia's losing the $80,000.00 may have been a punishment from God for all of the bad things she did. Lying about why she came to Springfield, Rafe being manipulative, she being manipulative, insisting that she wasn't the "Reason" why Harley & Gus had problems in their marriage.

[@gidgegrl16]

Nah, Mariska's way too God-oriented to play a lesbian. I don't think she finds it a compliment that she has a lesbian fanbase.

[@laminage]

This reminds me of so much when Danny let Michelle go, and blackmailed Carmen into leaving her alone. If this doesn't symbolize the burgeoning love that Olivia was feeling for Natalia, I don't know what is.

[@therealluna]

I always assumed she was using her income from being Olivia's assistant for everything else, but yes, that's the only explanation. Not that I think Olivia minds paying, she considers that place her home now anyway. XD

[@brittbanks88]

i cant stand frank..he annoys me..he's so corny just tries way to hard..ughh..i love otalia..