Sonny walked into the bullpen and paused. He looked around, but Liv was in her office and Fin and Rollins weren't in for the day yet. Carisi set his stuff down on his desk, and walked to Liv's office and knocked. She waved him in.

"Uh, Lieu, what's with the new desk? Did I get a partner?"

"Yeah we have a new guy. His name is Ronald Lex, transferred in from the Bronx homicide. He's your new partner so make him feel welcome." Olivia didn't even look up from her work.

"Of course. And when is he coming in?"

"Soon." Liv said, then looked at him. "And Carisi, don't mess this up, Lex is supposedly one of the best and would really be an asset."

Sonny just nodded and walked out of the office. He went to his desk and started to do paperwork. Amanda walked in, and sneaked behind Carisi.

"Hey." Amanda leaned down by Sonny's ear. He jumped slightly, then smiled.

"Hey, 'Manda." He said as she walked towards her desk.

"You getting a partner?" She asked, sitting down, but turning her chair to face Carisi.

"Yeah, Ronald Lex. Supposedly, one of the best."

"It's about time." She laughed, then stood up as she looked toward the entrance.

Liv came out of her office, and Carisi realized that Lex was here. Sonny stood up and walked towards him. Lex was probably 6'4 and muscular. He had light dirty blonde hair, green eyes, and a sharp jawline. He smiled at Sonny, and then focused his attention on Olivia.

"Ronald Lex," He said shaking her hand.

"Lieutenant Olivia Bensen. And these are my detectives, Amanda Rollins, and your new partner Dominick Carisi."

"Call me Sonny." He said and shook Lex's hand.

"It's nice to meet all of you. So what is our case?"

"Carrie Johnson," Amanda explained. "She was found on the corner of 1st and 3rd, raped and beaten. She said she didn't recognize the guy, but TARU is looking through the camera feed the perp's face is visible so they are enhancing it. There was a cigarette at the scene and the vic scratched him so we should be getting the DNA from under her finger nails soon."

"Great, so this should be an easy case."

"Exactly. But Carisi might need help with his paperwork." Olivia started to walk back to her office, everyone else sat down, and Fin walked in.

"Fin, you're late." Rollins teased.

"Yeah my son had an issue this morning and needed my help. New guy?"

"Ronald Lex, transferred in from Bronx homicide."

"Nice." Fin said, and sat down.

"Sonny?" Lex rushed to the elevator behind Carisi and walked next to him. "I'm looking for a good place to go for drinks. Do you know any?"

"Yeah, I know a place." Sonny laughed slightly. They both got on the elevator and Carisi froze. Lex was checking him out, not so subtly. He shifted uncomfortably. Lex didn't say anything and Sonny just ignored it. It was going to be a long night.