This story will be updated weekly or at least bi-weekly. I have five chapters written already. The first chapter is just an introductory, introducing where the characters are in life and establishing their relationships with each other. Stick with it, I promise it will be intense. A tearjerker, drama as well as some fluff. Keep tissues handy but expect to smile too!

Set during current season of SVU. Olivia is a detective of course, Alex and Casey are both ADAs still working with the unit. Alex/Olivia and Casey/Amanda are the ships. Focuses on relationship between Olivia and Alex and how the events of this story affect their life together, and also Alex and Casey's friendships. Told from alternating viewpoints of Alex and Casey, mostly Alex.

Also a warning - there is a character death.

I look at the key on my desk for probably the hundredth time today. I still can't believe that it's mine; I can't believe that I'm a homeowner. I never thought that title would apply to me. I had myself convinced that I would be an internal apartment dweller. It's just practical - big city and busy lives equal stacked living.

But that was before my life changed for the better. Ten years ago I was arrogant, career-driven and thought I knew exactly where my life was going. Then I met a brunette detective who changed my perspective on everything. I didn't fully know trust until I met Olivia and slowly let her into my life and eventually my heart. She loves me for who I am, and she's allowed me to grow and change. Our engagement six months ago was the best day of my life. The next best day of my life was when we closed on our house. But number one will be our wedding day.

I guess you could say my life is perfect. I have a job that I excel at and love, I have the best fiancee, I own a house with marble flowers and a backyard swimming pool. I have wonderful friends and co-workers and I'm very well respected in my career. What more could I ask for?

My iPhone buzzs beside me, indicating an incoming text message. It startles me and I scramble to read the message. A smile plays across my lips as I realize it's from my detective. "I'm outside the office. Join me for lunch? I have news to share!"

The call I was about to return can wait. Smiling, I grab my jacket and hurry out of the office. One of my colleagues tries to stop me in the lobby, but I brush her off. Work can wait; Olivia can't. I sure never thought I'd be saying those words.

I see Olivia before she sees me. She's wearing her black coat and a blue stocking cap that she looks adorable in. I am convinced that there is nothing cuter in this world than Olivia in a winter hat. I dare you to challenge me.

She's looking down at her phone so she doesn't see me approaching, which gives me the element of surprise. A devilish grin breaks out across my face as I raise my voice and shout, "Hey, Benson!"

She looks up, her eyes wide. As soon as she sees that it's me her arms around me and she's peppering kisses on my neck. I can smell her white musk perfume and I take a deep breath to take her in. It's freezing outside, but Olivia is so, so warm. It feels toasty and safe in her arms.

We break apart and Olivia takes my hand. I find myself beaming proudly. Just the simple act of holding hands gives me such a deep indescribable pleasure. It makes me realize that it's amazing how much one person can change you. Ten years ago I was cold and didn't allow myself to get close to people. When Olivia and I started dating, I shunned public displays of affection. I thought it made me look weak and unprofessional. Olivia has shown me what love is supposed to be like. The person I am today is the not the person I was ten years ago; it's the person Olivia has made me, and the person I was always meant to be.

"What's the news?" I ask eagerly as we start to walk down the sidewalk towards the sandwich shop where we usually meet for lunch.

Olivia's eyes scan our surroundings. "Did you invite Casey? Is she joining us?"

I shake my head, raising my eyebrows. "No, she's in court. Why? Are you two bickering again? I won't be roped into being your referee again."

If you had told me two years ago that Casey Novak would someday be my best friend, I would have laughed right in your face. I won't mince words - I hated Casey when she returned to the DA's office following her suspension and censure. I found her to be a know-it-all, annoying and overall incompetent. It took me a long time to even give her a chance. And after I did, we became fast friends. I realized that Casey is interesting, driven, smart and just as dedicated to her work as I am. She may have a different approach to the job than I do, but that's what makes her so good. And she's the only person I have ever worked with who challenges me and calls me out on my crap. She's honest with me and tells me flat out when I'm being a bitch. I can be myself around her, and she makes me laugh. I talk to her about everything. I'm surprised she hasn't gotten sick of hearing about Olivia.

"No, we're not fighting. But I do have something to tell you. Something she can't hear."

Now I'm curious. "What?"

A smile spreads across Olivia's face. "Amanda bought her a ring."

I actually stop in my tracks. Amanda and Casey have been together for about a year and while they are such an unlikely couple, they are absolutely adorable and I couldn't be happier for both of them that they have each other. And apparently I'm about to be happier.

"A ring? As in, an engagement ring?" I ask dumbly.

"That would be it. And you should see it - what a beauty!" Olivia says excitedly. "I'm the only one who knows. She showed it to me in the crib. You should have seen how excited she was."

I can't stop smiling. Casey is going to be thrilled! I know she is going to say yes. Casey has been helping me plan my wedding for months now; now I can help her.

"Oh my god, Olivia!" I exclaim happily. "Casey is going to be crazy happy!" I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself. "When is she going to propose?"

"I don't know. She's trying to find the perfect way." Olivia realizes how excited I am and adds, "Don't you dare tell her, Alex!"

"I won't! I wouldn't think of spoiling that surprise."

Olivia looks unconvinced. "Alex, I'm serious. Casey can tell when you're keeping a secret, just like I can. You have to act like nothing is going on. I know you. You're going to drop hints until she figures it out. Amanda didn't even want me to tell you because she was convinced you wouldn't be able to keep it from her."

"Have more faith in me than that, babe," I tell her, giving her a kiss as we reach the sandwich shop. "I won't let on that I know anything."

"You'd better keep it a secret, counselor," Olivia teases. "Invoke the right to remain silent."

I hold my finger to my lips to indicate silence as we enter the sandwich shop. This is such good news. In the midst of my life being happy, my friends are happy as well. Life couldn't get any better.

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