Disclaimer: I don't own Law and Order. This is an AU story


Olivia Benson had been on the force for several years. She was a seasoned officer but right now she thought she was going to be sick. Emma was 8 years old and in lockup for stabbing a boy with a pair of scissors. Something just didn't sit right with Olivia. A lot didn't sit right with Olivia.
This child had been bullied and victimized since the day her mother started dying. The child was alone and scared.

"You going?"
Elliot's voice rippled through her thoughts. For Olivia following the rules was important and something she prided herself on. This was one time however she had to let her pride fall by the wayside. Emma was just a little girl and she had felt like she was in harms way.

"No I think I'm going to stay here for a little while," Olivia said, "I need to clear my head."
Elliot nodded.

"Olivia," he said, "You did what you had to do."

"She's eight Elliot," Olivia said, "If it was Elliot Jr. would you have the same attitude"

"Well that's a little different," Elliot said.

"I know," Olivia said hiding sarcasm.
She unlocked the door to the holding cell and went in. Emma was shaking and sobbing.

"Honey," she said, "Your mommy Zoe told me that you like hot dogs and French Fries. Do you?"

"I love them," Emma said, "They are so yummy but there are some places that make it better then others. I like the Nathan's hot dogs and fries a lot cause they're yummy and good."

"Well there is a Nathan's right across the street," Olivia said, "How about we go there and I can get you a hot dog and fries."

"Sounds yummy," Emma said, "Thank you Olivia"

"You're welcome," Olivia said, "After that we have to go back her but I'll stay with you the whole night. I promise okay honey?"

"Okay," Emma said.

"Olivia you look exhausted. Did you get any sleep last night?"

"I guess," Olivia said.

"You stayed with Emma didn't you?"

"Yeah. Let's just say that's what I did," Olivia said.
She knew the truth and for once she didn't feel guilty about breaking the rules