This one is about a time Tucker & Olivia had an evening together.
English isn't my first language, so excuse my faults. Good reading :)
Olivia was having a drink with Barba in a bar. They started talking about the now closed case of the day, then they continue about their personal life. Suddenly, Olivia got a text:
Lieutenant, it's nice to see you smile a little. Hope when you're done with the ADA, you'll let me offer you a drink.
Tucker.
She looked around her to spot him somewhere in the bar and indeed he was in the back corner sipping on his whiskey with Cole, his partner.
So she replied:
Of course if you promise to behave, cause it was a really bad day.
And few minutes later, she received:
I swear to God to be the perfect gentleman with you, as always.
She smiled and reported her attention on Barba. And for another hour they laughed together and did their best to forget the awful day they had. When Barba said goodnight to Liv, she told him that she was waiting to tell a word to Tucker who was sitting no far away, Barba nod and got out. At the same moment, Cole exited the bar and Tucker came to sit in front of Liv.
"So? You wanna talk about this abominable day or…"
"I don't know if I really want to talk about it. Tell me about your day."
"Oh you know, the usual. Catching up on some paperwork, refute allegations, lunch and that's all."
"I'd rather have had a day like yours. Sometimes, this job is just too much for a human being."
"Some days, this job is tough, especially in your unit. I know, I couldn't."
"Thanks you for realizing it."
They smiled at each other. Then Tucker asked about Noah and immediately, her eyes enlightened. She was always this proud, caring and loving woman when she was talking about her son. Noah was probably the best thing in her whole life. They continued talking until Benson's stomach growled. So Tucker said:
"I assumed it's time for me to invite you to a restaurant. Come on, Italian food? Mexican? Or maybe French?"
Benson laughed. "You're sure? Maybe I should get home."
"Totally sure, unless if you have Noah and you don't want to keep the sitter there too late."
"No no, he's staying at Rollins tonight, cause she took few days and offered me to take him two nights so I accepted."
"So, I'm taking you, it's an obligation." They laughed and Olivia nod with a smile and chose French food. She loves it.
Ed took her to a restaurant near the bar. They sat and a waiter came to them:
"Bonsoir. Welcome in our restaurant, here, you can enjoy a little bit of France! My name is Kate and I'm going to be your waiter tonight. Here's the menu, I'm coming back later."
They thanked her and looked at their menu. When the girl came back, Olivia chose the Quiche Lorraine and Ed the frog legs. They ate and it was great. They took a Chardonnay with the meal.
They were almost laughing all the time. Olivia started to have thoughts about her and Tucker, like in a more personal way. Maybe she could have a future with Tucker. But on the other hand, all these years, there was only animosity between them so maybe, it'll stay that way.
Then, Tucker led Benson to her car.
"I had a really great night, Tucker. Thank you. It was nice thinking about something else."
"And it was my pleasure." He opened her car door and waited until she was seated to close the door.
"Have a great night, Lieutenant."
"You too, Captain."
They smiled and Olivia drove off. Tucker thought that he had a good time with this woman. They weren't the same people they were years ago.
I hope you enjoyed this.
