He stood at the door and watched her. She was standing with her co-workers having a laugh before they started their day. He told himself that they were probably joking about Munch's coffee or one of his conspiracy theories. Just then she threw her head back with laughter. How could he walk in there and shatter her world yet again? She had fought her way back and to the outsider she looked normal, as if it never happened. But now he was about to throw it all back in her face. She may look normal but he knew better. He knew her demons were just under the surface.

'Barba, if you stand there any longer you get cramps.' Nick commented.

'How did you know I was standing here?'

'You seriously asking a room full of detectives how we knew you were there?'

'Yeah, yeah. You have a point.'

'Are you here to talk to me about the Philip Martins' case? I'm ready to testify tomorrow don't worry.' Olivia said.

'I know you are Liv, but that's not why I'm here.'

'Oh, you here for some of Munch's coffee?' Fin replied.

'Hey! Why is my coffee always a joke around here?'

'Because it's so good, partner.'

'No, thanks. I've had my fill for the morning. Liv, can we talk?' Barba said as he looked around.

'Yeah sure. I'm sure one of the interrogation rooms is open.' Olivia said when she saw that he wanted to talk to her in private.

She closed the door behind her.

'What's up?'

'Liv, I'm sorry but it's about Lewis.' Trying to easy her into the conversation.

Immediately Olivia's arms went around her waist. An unconscious attempt to protect herself.

'Ok.' She breathed.

'Liv, the trial date has been set for next Wednesday.' He decided to break the news in small pieces.

'Ok. Um. Will you be finished the Martins' case by then?'

'Yes, Liv. That trial will be done by Friday.'

'Will you have enough time to prepare?'

Barba took a step closer but as he did Olivia took one back. It was clear that right now she wanted her space. He could understand that.

'Liv, I have being preparing for months. I'll be ready. Liv, I just need us to work together one more time.'

She nodded to indicate that she heard him. Rafael didn't know how to break the next part to her.

'Liv, there's something else.'

She looked at him knowing this couldn't be good.

'Liv, he is representing himself.'

Suddenly her chest felt heavy and her legs didn't want to support her anymore. She staggered towards a chair. Barba immediately closed the gap between them and helped guide her to sit down. His heart broke. Here was one of the strongest women he knew crippled by the news that he just gave her.

'Liv, just breathe. I'm so sorry. I did everything I could to fight this.'

'It's the law.' She whispered.

'He shouldn't be able to do this.'

'But he can.'

They sat in silence for a few minutes before Olivia found her voice again.

'Saturday.'

'What?'

'I'll come to your office on Saturday. We can talk then.' And with that she was out the door.

She walked straight past everyone in the squad room and went to the ladies' room.

Nick looked at Fin and Fin looked at Munch. No one dared saying his name…..Lewis.