The bruises had almost faded away off of Olivia's skin. They told the horror filled story of the ordeal she and her partner had gone through barely a week ago. The precinct was buzzing with whispers but only because the pair refused to address it with anyone. Until now. Whatever Elliot had said to their captain meant they had to undergo a rigorous psych eval and even possibly reassignment. And she was pissed.

Fin took it upon himself to intercept her, catching the worried and quite helpless look on Munch's face.

"Shouldn't you be resting?" He started, catching the wild look in her eyes.

"Did you say that to my partner? He's back. I know that based on the call Cragen just made to me." Fin's eyes softened.

"Liv. We're on the same side. You know that, right?" She huffed, not placated by his olive branch. "And you know what you and Elliot went through was different, right?" Her nostrils flared.

"Of course I do." She answered, her jaw clenched tight.

"He's being honest about his feelings for once in his catholic life. Don't go after him-" She broke away from Fin when she saw her partner.

"Elliot! Elliot, what the hell!" She crossed the precinct floor, her left arm bouncing in a sling. His face was as white as a ghost.

"Liv..."

"What the hell were you thinking? What did you say to Cragen-"

"The truth." He said, cutting her off. He avoided her eyes. "You shouldn't be here. You look exhausted." He reached for her arm but she yanked away from him.

"Don't you realize what the results of whatever you said could be?" He was growing frustrated, trying to find a semblance of normalcy after it all.

"Olivia-" She jerked away again.

"I am fine with everything that happened. Not sure when I'll get over you agreeing to a different assignment or a different partner if that's what it takes." With that she turned and disappeared as fast as she had showed up.

Elliot struggled against the chains, feeling his skin bruise and tear. Olivia was barely conscious. She hadn't even done anything, that was the worst part. Elliot was fine albeit restrained. It was Olivia who was taking the brunt of the abuse.

"Now you're gonna know what it's like. What it's like to watch someone you love hurt when there's nothing you can do. This is your fault, Stabler. This is the price you pay." He said, unbuckling his pants

"Don't." He said. "Don't do it. Just hurt me. Stab me. KILL me. She wasn't even my partner-" He shook his head. "Don't-"