Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni filmed a scene where their characters, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler, finally kissed. However, the moment was ultimately scrapped due to a disagreement over the decision by series creator and longtime producer Dick Wolf. Meloni has previously spoken about the evolving dynamic between the two characters and the challenges of shaping it on screen. Hargiday and Meloni have been known for their close relationship and their portrayal of their characters. The pair also shared photos of their reunion on Instagram.