Title: Childhood

Author: SVUWatcher14

Rating: PG-13 (maybe R)

Dedication: This story is dedicated to my good friend Cesar and all the children and adults who have had to deal with drunken parents, like we both have. Thank you for listening, Cesar. I appreciate it a lot.

Note: Not all events of this story are based on either of our lives entirely. Just the idea.

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters, Dick Wolf does.

Chapter 1

16th Precinct, SVU Squad Room

Friday, June 12, 7:47 PM

Captain Cragen yanked open his office door and called for Olivia and Elliot, who were finishing paper work and head out.

"Benson, Stabler, just got the call from the 2-7. Child abuse and possible rape. Sorry, Elliot, it's going to be a long night."

Elliot sighed. It was the 3rd day he hasn't been home to see his kids but work was his life. It was like he was married to his wife, Kathy, and to the job. Neither was an affair exactly but it seemed like his wife was the affair seeing he was at work all day and most of the night.

Cragen noticed his expression. "Elliot, go home to your wife and kids. Fin, get over here. Everyone else go home."

"Cap, its ok, I can handle this case."

"No, Elliot. You need to go home to your family. Now go before I have you escorted out by Munch."

Olivia nodded at him to just go. Elliot passed Fin going towards Cragen's office as he was getting his jacket and leaving to go home. It was a rarity and he decided to take advantage of it, not knowing when it'd happen again.

"Where are we going?" Fin asked.

"West Central Park, vice is swarming, it wont be hard to find. And Elliot, get going." Elliot raised an eyebrow so Cragen was forced to say, "Munch, make sure Elliot gets to his car then go home. See you all tomorrow."

Munch nodded and he and El left leaving Liv and Fin to get bundled up for the New York cold and head out.

West Central Park,

7:59 PM

Flashing badges, Olivia followed by Fin, ducked under the tape and entered a nice brownstone. As predicted, vice was swarming trying to take over the case, though it was called in to SVU by them.

Liv went ahead and saw the little girl, huddled in a corner not letting the male EMT's get anywhere near her nor any male officer. The EMT's and vice looked at Liv to get over to the victim. This was the job she had signed up for. Great she thought.

Olivia kneeled next to the girl.

"Hi, I'm Detective Benson but you can call me Olivia. What's your name?"

"Jade Robbins," she replied hesitatingly.

"Ok Jade, how old are you?"

"12, my birthday was last month."

Olivia half smiled but her thoughts were racing.

"Those are some dark bruises on your cheek," Olivia said indicating her face which the girl covered, drawing her knees closer.

"It's nothing."

"Do you know why we're here?" Jade shrugged. "Someone said you need help. I am here to help you."

Terrified green eyes met hers.

"Can you tell me who hurt you?"

She shook her head and whispered, "He'll kill me."

"Who, Jade? Who's hurting you?" Liv repeated.

"I was bad so I deserved it."

"NO. No one deserves to be attacked. Did he touch you in a sexual way?"

Jade winced and pulled the sweatshirt tighter around her and the blanket one of EMT's was able to give her before the girl threw a fit.

"Come on; let's get you down to the hospital."

As soon as Olivia turned her back, a sharp cry came from behind her. Turning around she saw Jade looking terrified. "Please come with me," she whispered. "I don't want to be alone."

Fin gave her a shrug and silently said he will stay to collect as much evidence he can while she went to the Emergancy Room. It was indeed, going to be a very long night. But who needs sleep?

TBC

A/N: Sorry so short. Its almost 1 AM. I'm not exactly focused but I wanted to get this out. Chapter 2 will be out soon.