"Benson, my office now." Cragen ordered before Olivia was about to leave for the day.
"What is it, Captain?" Liv asked Don as she walked into his office, hoping that it wouldn't take long. Cragen closed the door behind her.
"You're not going to like this, but there's nothing we can do about it. You will be going to Boston for a few months." Don informed his detective.
"Boston? Months? Why? What for?" Olivia started before the Captain could continue.
"Boston PD doesn't have a Special Victims Unit, and it doesn't look like they're going to be getting one anytime soon. So the powers that be have decided to send a seasoned veteran to go and train Boston's detectives how to handle SVU cases." Don explained.
"That's great, but why me?" Liv replied.
"Assistant United States Attorney Carmichael determined that you would be the best choice for the job." Cragen answered.
"Abbie. Great, when do I leave?" Olivia managed letting the information sink in.
"Two days. They've rented you a loft. You'd better get packing. Here's the information you'll need. I'll see you in a few months." Don informed while handing Liv the file. Benson nodded and left the Captain's office.
"Hey, what's going on?" ADA Novak asked as Olivia came out of the Captain's office. Benson went to Casey, and gave her a small smile.
"I'll tell you later. Change in plans though. Come by my place later, okay." Liv answered the young ADA.
"Yeah, sure. I'll see you later." Casey replied a little confused as Olivia walked out of the station house.
Boston….
"What's with the attitude, Woody?" Dr. Cavanaugh asked Hoyt.
"You are not going to believe this. The powers that be are sending some hot shot detective from New York to train us how to handle Special Victims cases. This is bullshit." Woody ranted to Jordan.
"Aw, come on Woody. It can't be that bad. This is a good thing." She told Woody.
"You're right, but you didn't get partnered with Detective Benson. I don't work well with others. That's why I don't have a partner. I'm going to hate him." Hoyt replied.
"If you can work with me, you can work with anyone." Jordan assured him.
New York…
"Hey come on in." Olivia told Casey as she answered the door. The normally tidy apartment of the detective's was in an organized mess. Chinese take-out sat out on the table.
"Hi. What's going on?" Casey asked after placing a quick kiss on Olivia's lips. Liv smiled at the redhead.
"You hungry? I picked up dinner." Liv told Casey walking to the table. Novak sighed.
"Olivia Benson." Casey said in a scolding tone.
"Don't be mad. It wasn't my idea, but I can't change it. I've been temporarily re-assigned to Boston." Olivia told Casey.
"Boston. How long?" Novak asked.
"A few months. At least three." Liv told the ADA.
"Months. Why? What are we going to do about us?" Casey asked stunned.