Stabler and Benson in “Unfinished Business”

Stabler

If that sniper hadn't beaten you to it... I know you would have taken that shot, Olivia.

Benson

No, I wouldn't have. Did you really expect me to? Did you really expect me to cause your death? What about your kids?

Stabler

I don't know. I just couldn't get that boy out of my head.

Benson

What about me?

Stabler

Look, we both chose each other over the job. We can never let that happen again. Otherwise... we can't be partners.

Benson

I can't believe you're saying that.

Stabler

Look, you and this job are about the only things that I've got anymore. I don't want to wreck that. I couldn't take it.