"Well, well, well! Look what the cat dragged in." "Liv! It's been too long... it's good to see you! How are you?" She smiles, holding her arms out for a hug, excited to see her friend. Olivia excitedly hugs Casey. "I'm great!! How are you? We should get a drink, and catch up."Casey laughs lightly, running her fingers through her hair, "God I'd love that! I need something different to do other than sitting and filling out paperwork...I'm hoping to claw my way out of appeals soon." "How about a glass of wine? My treat." Liv's eyes sparkled as she looked at Casey."I'd like that." A smile spread across Casey's face once more as she looked at her former colleague, happy to have her friend back in her life. "Any good places you recommend?"

"There's a nice little winery in town I've been meaning to try out. You game?" "Definitely." Casey took Olivia's arm in hers, falling in stride with her as they walked, entering the restaurant and they sat at the bar, ordering each a glass of wine. "So, what have you been up to these past few years?" Casey's eyes shining as she spoke. "Well, I am now a Lieutenant at SVU, and I am a mom. How about yourself?" Olivia smiled. "Wow! Congrats on your promotion, but...a mom? Wow I'm... I'm so happy for you!" Casey was shocked, a proud grin on her face as she stopped and pulled Liv into another hug, "What's their name? How old are they?" "His name is Noah and he's five." Olivia smiled as she got pulled into a hug by Casey, wrapping her arms around Casey for a hug as well. "Noah..." Casey tested out the name, her smile growing even wider as she did, "I'm so happy for you, Liv...I always knew you'd be the best mother! How's motherhood treating you?"

"They say I've gone soft." Liv dismissed. "Well, maternal instincts also tend to bring out the fierceness in you too..." Casey joked, laughing. Olivia made somewhat of an approving look. "You're not wrong about that." "How's the squad? Amanda, Fin, all of them? I heard about Nick leaving, I'm really sorry about that..." Casey couldn't help asking questions, seeing a familiar face after years of new ones was a relief, and she was beyond excited. "They're all good. Amanda's a mom now. She had a baby with Declan Murphy," Olivia seemed irritated when she spoke of that. "Fin is now a sergeant. As for Nick, I talk to him now and again. He just stopped by the other day to see me. It was nice."

"Declan Murphy?" Casey almost choked on her wine as she set her glass back down, shock evident in her face, "met the guy a couple times. He didn't seem like much of a people person... and I thought you and Amanda- well...it's hard to tell what you two are." She laughed again, meeting Liv's eyes. Olivia shrugged. "Declan treated her like trash. Nick beat the shit out of him, and when Fin found out that Declan was the father, I had to get him to put Declan back on the ground. He had him two feet off the ground against the wall. As for Amanda and I, it's nothing serious."

"Oh god I would've paid so much to see that!" Casey smirked, "Don't let your whole squad go rogue like Alex did... yes, I know about that, she's been crashing on my couch while her apartment gets rented out to women in need." Olivia shook her head. "I almost had to arrest that woman. She's completely lost her mind." Casey's eyes shone fondly at the mention of the ADA, "She has. But she is helping, even if it's not... orthodox." Liv tilted her head sideways a bit thinking and then spoke, "yeah that is true."

"Don't worry, I haven't joined her dark side... at least, not yet. With the way my cases are going, I'm considering it." She joked, "You didn't hear that." Olivia laughed, "oh believe me. I've dealt with that on numerous occasions with Nick and Amanda." "As terrible as it sounds, I do miss SVU. Maybe not the cases, but working with you all." Casey said softly, her smile falling a bit. Olivia put her arm around Casey, "well, the next time we hold a party i'll be sure to invite you." Casey leaned her head against Olivia's shoulder, letting it stay there for a few seconds before straightening up, "That'd be nice. A tiny reunion could be just what I need right now."

"Well, you have me right now." Liv smiled. "Yes I do." Casey replied, reaching out and straightening Olivia's collar from where it had gotten messed up. Olivia smiled once again as her eyes sparkled. "So, Lieutenant," Casey paused, the new title filling her with pride, "Any chance of me meeting your little man?"

"Definitely!! Come over to my place for dinner tonight?" "I'll be there. What time?" Casey grinned excitedly. "7:30 will be fine."

"Sounds good." Casey leaned in and pressed a kiss to Olivia's cheek as a goodbye, her eyes sparkling. Olivia blushed a little, looking at the bar. "I'm glad. I'll see you tonight."

Casey shuffled on her feet, shifting the toy that she had bought for Noah under her arm, knocking hesitantly on Liv's door. Olivia makes her way to the door and opens it. "Hey!" Liv smiled. "Come on in." "Hi! I- I wasn't sure what he likes, but I got Noah a little something..." Casey nervously handed over the wrapped present, unsure as to why she was so worried, it's only...well, it's Liv's child. She wanted to make a good impression. "You can give him the present yourself," Olivia smiled as the little boy stood behind his mommy's leg, peeking his head out behind her leg. Casey's heart melted as she looked at him, she'd always had a soft spot for kids, and she crouched down, speaking softly, "Hey, Noah. My name's Casey. I got you something..."

She handed the boy the gift and stood up, offering Liv a shy smile. Noah smiled a bit and unwrapped the gift, he looked up at Casey, "thank you for my present Casey." "You're very welcome, Noah." Casey turned back to Olivia, smiling wide, "He's adorable, and so sweet, just like his mother." Olivia smiled big. "Thank you Casey." Liv takes the wrapping paper and puts it in the trash as Noah runs and sets his new toy next to his others and 'introduces' his new toy to the others. Looking around the apartment, Casey takes note of all the photos and toys all around. She smiles. Motherhood is evident in this apartment.

"Can I get you a drink?" Liv spoke from the kitchen. "That'd be great!" She called back, heading over to the couch, settling down and watching Noah. Olivia pulls a bottle of wine out and two glasses as she poured wine into both glasses. "Here ya go!" Liv spoke as she handed Casey a glass. "Oh, thanks!" Casey accepted the glass, holding it up and turning towards Liv, "To rekindling friendships." "You're welcome, and to rekindling friendships." Liv smiled as she brought her glass to Casey's, letting the glasses touch. Taking a sip from her glass, Casey watched as Noah played with the truck she'd bought, her heart melting as she did. God, she'd love to have kids one day.

"Is he in school now?" Casey asked. "He is in school now." "You must be proud." Casey smiled, leaning into the couch, her head rested against her arm. "I most certainly am. We've been through a lot, but he helps keep my head on my shoulders. He's my rock. I wouldn't change it for the world."

"He's a beautiful boy. You've done well, mama." Casey nudged Olivia's shoulder, a soft smile on her face as she did. Olivia blushed a bit, smiling shyly, "thank you Casey." "You're welcome. Now, tell me, what's it like being the CO of that crazy squad? I'm sure it's a rollercoaster."

"It has its ups and downs, but come on Casey, you know I worked hard for it. El left. Munch retired. Cragen retired. I pushed Fin to become sergeant and he pulled strings for himself to be back in SVU."

"You work harder than anyone I know, Liv. I couldn't be prouder. And Fin! He's a sergeant now? Wow!" Casey shifted, running her fingers through her hair. "Yeah. I'm Lieutenant, Fin's a sergeant, Amanda's a senior detective, and Carisi is a junior detective. I couldn't be any prouder of my squad. We all work together very well. Fin's protective of Amanda and it's very sweet." "You're making me miss the gang!" She laughed, "Who knows, maybe I'll come back but first I gotta crawl out of appeals..."

"Maybe you and Peter would get along greatly who knows. I know I didn't. First day I met him, I told him that I hoped he'd suck. Then I saw him shirtless and then it wasn't so bad." Liv shrugged. Casey laughed loudly at that, her eyebrow raising as she did, "Damn. I don't think that aspect would work on me, but I appreciate the thought." "Eh, besides he has a boyfriend anyways." Olivia smiled hearing Casey laugh after all this time. "And you? Have you found someone?" She teased, leaning in closer as she did so. Her smirk as she watched Liv's face grew by the second. Olivia shook her head. "Not since Tucker... and that was about two years ago."

"Wait. Tucker as in, IAB Tucker?! You- you dated him?!" Casey's jaw dropped, her genuine shock almost comical before she managed to regain her composure. "Until he retired. He suggested I drop my job and join him. But I wasn't ready. I had just become a Lieutenant and I had Noah to take care of." "You're happy now, right? You don't...miss him?" Casey's concern was evident in her voice, along with her slight confusion still over how the hell Liv ended up with Tucker. All she wanted was to know that her friend has been alright these past years. "Sometimes... but no. I don't miss him that much." Liv finished off the wine in her glass and looked at the time. "Hold on.." Liv spoke quietly as she went over to Noah and told him to go change into his pajamas and then to go brush his teeth. "Sorry, it's his bedtime."

"Oh of course! It's a school day tomorrow..." Casey watched as the boy ran down the hall, a slight longing in her eyes. She wanted children, but she'd take what she could get. "He really is a wonderful boy."

"Yeah. It is, and he is. He's totally wonderful." Liv smiled as Noah came out of the bathroom and she went and tucked him in bed and gave him a kiss goodnight and turned his light off before walking back into the kitchen, grabbing the bottle of wine and sitting back on the couch. Casey messed with her collar as she settled down against the couch once more, her eyes sparkling as she spoke, "I should swing by the precinct sometime. I'd drag Alex with me, but I think she's afraid she'll be arrested."

"She was involved with SVU recently so no. I won't arrest Alex." Liv spoke as she poured more wine in her glass. "Would you like some more wine??"

"Well I'll be sure to tell her that." Casey laughed softly, shaking her head in response to Olivia's question, "Yes, always, but I shouldn't. I have to drive home after this."

"I understand." Olivia sets the wine bottle down and picks up her glass. "I'm already home," Olivia chuckled softly. "You could always call Alex and ask her to drive your car home for you." Liv mused jokingly. "You know her, she's probably off being a vigilante. I worry about her sometimes, I don't like the idea of her in danger." Casey mused, before shaking her head, "You asking me to stay, Benson?" Her voice was joking, but there was a hint of seriousness beneath. Olivia shrugged. "I like the company. It's been too long since I actually had someone to talk to outside of work aside from Lucy and Noah." "It is nice. Really nice, actually. The last time we saw each other we were constantly going at one another, it's nice to just be friends for once."

"It really is. Man, Rafael was right. Motherhood really has changed me, it brought out my sweet side."

"I like it, it's more...welcoming? Not that you weren't before, just not always to me." Casey laughed as she thought back to all the fights she and the brunette had over the years. "There's just something about me always having been hateful towards my female colleagues... I don't know why because I don't intend to be that way. I've lightened up on Amanda. Especially when she had Jesse." "It's all in the past, Liv. We've got time to make up, and we had some good times together." Casey smiled, "Remember when I used to drag you to my softball games?"

"Oh yeah, I remember those days. You looked great in that uniform. Peter used to pitch for the Cubs." "Thanks." Casey blushed, thinking back, "Does he really? Wow, maybe we would get along..."

"Yeah he's from Chicago. But he didn't look good in the baseball uniform like you do." "Aw, thanks. God I miss that sex crimes shirt...it got lost when I moved apartments." She sighed, disappointed. "I'm sorry to hear that Casey." Liv frowned as she hugged her friend. "Ah well, the apartment is nicer, so it wasn't too bad of a sacrifice. You should come around some time, have dinner with me and Alex."

"Sounds good. So you and Alex? Just being a savior or is there something between the two of you?" Casey blushed, a soft smile on her face, "Maybe... it's... complicated. I do like her..." Casey trailed off. Liv's hand brushes against Casey's. "Mm, she is a beautiful woman. Very powerful." Liv's voice husked not intending to. "I agree...she did mention a past between the two of you, Detective..." Casey teased, leaning in closer as she whispered. "That's Lieutenant to you missy... and yes. There were some moments between us, but she couldn't handle me." Liv raised her eyebrows, smirking.

"Shit I have to get used to that," Casey laughed pulling back after tucking a stray hair behind Liv's ear, "You sure it wasn't the other way around? Saying Al is a handful is an understatement."

"She thinks she can overpower me and it never worked." Olivia ran her fingers through Casey's hair. "Mm. She is a powerhouse. And she likes to be on top." Casey joked, laughing at the thought, "like I said, it's complicated."

"See that could never work for me." Liv mused. "Oh I know. We did talk about your many exploits, Liv." Casey smirked, nudging the other woman's shoulder. "Such as?" She looked at the other woman raising an eyebrow. "I could name a few. That reporter, for example. Although I know that didn't end well."

Olivia rolled her eyes, "let's not talk about that. Can we talk about something else instead?" Liv looks into the other woman's eyes. "Mhm. How's Munch? I haven't seen him since I left! I meant to call and visit but...you know how it is, always working."

"I suppose he's well. Last I saw him was when he was making sure Nick was in line before Nick left. That was when I was a Sergeant."

"God, I should've kept in touch, I'm so out of the loop!" Casey rolled her eyes, smiling as she met Olivia's eyes, "You and Noah should come over to our place- my place- this weekend, have a nice dinner."

"That'd be nice," Liv smiled as she reached over for her wine glass, taking a few sips of her drink and leans back to where she was after setting her glass down. "Wow...it's late." Casey checked her watch, looking back up and making a face at her friend, "Can you believe I have 10am court tomorrow?!"

"You're not the one who has to be in by 7:15," Liv chuckled nudging Casey, getting too close to the woman. "Mhm. Maybe it's our bedtime now..." Casey's eyes flickered down to the other woman's lips for a second, going back up to meet her eyes as she spoke, her voice raspier than she meant it to be. Liv couldn't help but smirk, "you're more than welcome to stay the night if you want to spend more time away from Alex." Liv whispered as she leaned closer to the redhead, her lips barely touching Casey's. "Like I said, complicated. She won't mind." Casey whispered, her voice barely audible before she leaned forwards, finally connecting their lips, her hands sliding into Olivia's hair. Olivia moaned lowly at the kiss, before pulling away for a moment, "one thing. Be very, very quiet. We don't want to wake up Noah," Liv whispered as she pulled herself back into the kiss.

"I can do that..." Casey mumbled against her lips, letting her fingers trace along the other woman's jaw. She pulled away briefly, meeting Olivia's eyes, "This complicated thing that Alex and I have... I- I can't promise that this will last."

"No hard feelings Case...," the older woman whispered. "I just want to have some fun. You'd be surprised how long it's been since another person has been intimate with me." Liv's voice husked as her eyes flickered back between Casey's eyes and lips. "Okay..." Casey's voice was low as she whispered, leaning back in and kissing the other woman harder, one hand in her hair and the other on her waist. Olivia deepened the kiss by swiping the tip of her tongue barely against Casey's lower lip. Casey responded eagerly, parting her lips and pressing tighter against the other woman, her hips rolling slightly in anticipation. Not wanting to, Liv hesitantly pulls away from the kiss, "bedroom?" She said breathing heavily knowing she wanted to carry on some more. Casey bit down on her lip, her cheeks flushed as she let her gaze travel down the other woman's body, "Lead the way, Lieutenant." Olivia smirked as she stood up from the couch, her breath still shaking as she was in a very good mood, taking Casey's hand as they quietly walked over to Olivia's bedroom. Casey allowed herself to be pulled into the room, falling down onto the bed, and she reached out and tugged at Olivia's collar, connecting their lips once more.

Olivia moaned softly as heat radiated from both women's bodies. Casey fumbled with her own shirt collar, not wanting to break the kiss, and she managed to get one button open before she moaned, her hands flying to Olivia's hair. "How about we both just quickly get undressed," Liv murmured in the kiss. "Sounds good..." Casey whispered back, doing what the other woman had said, breaking the kiss and the both of them quickly undressed, only to start again, desperately moving against the lieutenant. Liv smirked, "am I really that addictive?" Liv murmured, noticing how Casey barely wanted to pull away. "Always have been." Casey responded sincerely, letting her fingers ghost along Liv's chest. "Mmm," Liv responded as she continued kissing the redhead. Casey pulled away, leaning and pressing a few kisses to the brunette's neck, her hands sliding across her skin, exploring. Olivia's breath hitched threadily, knowing how long it'd been since she'd been intimate with someone and she was more than ready. "Liv..." Casey whispered, it almost came out as a whine, her hips rocking upwards, desperate for contact. Olivia smirked, bringing her mouth to Casey's neck, suckling it softly, brushing her tongue against the younger woman's skin.

"Fuck." Casey cursed, her breath catching in her throat. She whispered for more, almost uncharacteristic begging coming from her mouth. Olivia trailed her mouth down Casey's neck, leaving wet kisses across as she made her way to Casey's collarbone. Casey moaned, throwing her head back and letting it hit the bed, her fingers grazing across Olivia's chest, and her hips still rolling. Liv's mouth met Casey's once again in a passionate liplock before Olivia broke away to speak. "You should go down on me first because I'll make it so much hotter for you," Liv's voice husked as she whispered. "Oh god..." Casey gasped, flipping them so that she was hovering over Olivia, kissing her way down her body. Liv smirked as she moaned softly, feeling every sensational spot Casey kissed. "Tell me what you want." Casey whispered, her head resting against Liv's thigh as she stopped, her hand tracing gentle circles on her hip. Olivia drew in her lower lip, biting on it softly before speaking, "I just want to feel you and I want you to fuck me," Liv husked, putting emphasis on the last two words she spoke. Casey moaned at her words, her fingers finally slipping down to where she knew Liv wanted, and she moved back up to kiss her again. Liv hummed softly as Casey's lips met with her own once again. She ran her fingers through red locks, gripping fistfuls as they kiss passionately.

Casey moved slowly, letting her fingers explore, the tugging on her hair only encouraging her, "You know I wanted to do this the first time I met you? You were so mad but it was incredibly hot." Olivia smirked, "oh I know. If it wasn't for Noah, we could've gotten into a fight."

"Mm. I still would've gone to bed with you." Casey smirked, bending down and sucking on Liv's neck, her fingers working faster as she did. Liv bites her lip, holding back the moans as she shuts her eyes, her fingers still intertwined in Casey's hair. Casey's free hand came up, brushing along Liv's jaw, and she kissed along her jawline gently, curling her fingers slightly. Olivia's body started arching as she released her fingers from Casey's hair and grabs onto the bedsheets as she bucks her hips into the rhythm. Casey went down, using her tongue to try and bring Olivia over the edge, moaning against her. Olivia gasped, letting a soft moan escape her lips as her hands worked their way back into Casey's hair. "Come for me..." Casey mumbled against Liv's skin, curling her fingers again, her other hand resting on the other woman's hip. Olivia swiftly moved her hand to her mouth to ensure she says quiet as she feels an orgasm coming on, her moans staying quiet. Casey kept moving her fingers, sliding back up and capturing the woman's lips to keep her quiet as she rocked hard into her body. Olivia inhaled deeply as her moans started getting louder as her hand muffles the moan as she tugs on Casey's hair harder as she feels her body shaking from an orgasm starting. Olivia then bites down on her lip, using both hands to tug on Casey's hair cueing for the woman to come back with a kiss. Casey keeps going, guiding the other woman down from her orgasm, her fingers slowing and finally stopping, and she raises her hand to suck on them, before kissing Liv once more. Olivia moaned in the kiss as she rolls both of them over, "god that was amazing..." Liv murmured in the kiss. "You're amazing." Casey replied, her hand cupping Liv's face as she stared up at her, breathing heavily. "Mmm," Liv chuckled. "Just you wait darling. I'll blow your mind," she smirked as she kissed Casey's jawline down her neck, sucking on the pulse point.

Casey groaned in anticipation, her eyes closing as she whispered, "Please...Liv..." Olivia made her way down to Casey's collarbone suckling before releasing with a pop, "you should know," Olivia said huskily, "I want to hear you beg." A low growl showed in her voice. The woman was never like this before, something about Casey brought out this side of her. "Oh god..." Casey moaned, her chest rising as she arched her back, "Please Liv, please just... just fuck me." Olivia goes down as she settles herself down between Casey's leg, leaving wet kisses across her outer thigh all the way in, repeating her actions with the other. "Fuck..." Casey whimpered, her hand going down to tangle in Liv's hair, trying to encourage her to go faster. Olivia smirked as she brought her mouth closer to the woman, her lips enclosed on the woman's core, lightly flicking her tongue against her clit. Casey flung her hand over her mouth, biting down to keep from being too loud, her fingers tightening in Liv's hair. Olivia continues as she further delves her tongue against the redhead's folds lapping a few times before inserting two fingers inside the younger woman, working both her mouth and fingers at the same time. Casey was close already, her thighs shaking as she pleaded for more, her hips rocking up into every touch. Olivia paces her fingers faster as she curves them as she continues sucking hard on her clit. "Come... shit...," Casey struggled to speak. "Come up here..." Casey rasped, tugging Liv up to connect their lips again, knowing she was close, needing the contact. Olivia slowed the pace for a moment as her lips met Casey's once again and picks up the pace, her thumb circling the bundle of nerves. Casey moaned into Liv's mouth as she came, her body shaking until she crashed back against the bed, breathing heavily, "Fuck. I was right. You're amazing."

"I'm not done yet," Olivia smirked as she gave Casey another kiss before going back down, lapping up the cum. "This time, no hands, no mercy." Liv wrapped both her arms around Casey's thighs as she does another round of going down on the redhead. Casey had to bite down on her lip to keep her from practically screaming, her hands clutching at the bedsheets as she gasped and moaned. Olivia's lips encased around the woman's bundle of nerves sucking on them, as she released her lips, her tongue flicked against her clit; Olivia repeated the motion quite a few times. Casey gasped for breath as she felt herself come once more, letting out a moan that she quickly stifled by biting down on her arm, before she came down, mumbling, "Jesus, Liv... I... fuck." As Casey was at a loss for words again. Olivia lapped up the cum and then made her way back up and kisses Casey. Casey responded to the kiss, cupping Liv's jaw, before pulling away gently, "Well that was fun... we should've done this years ago."

"Absolutely. I'd told you I'd make it worth your while... if Noah wasn't here, I wouldn't stop." Liv smirks. "I may be older but I know how to keep going."

"You'd break me." Casey deadpanned, before smiling and gently kissing the brunette again, "We should sleep, you know...how are you gonna explain me being here in the morning to Noah?" She laughed at the thought, curling into Liv's side. Olivia mumbled, "just say it was a sleepover." "Mm. Well you wouldn't be lying." Casey laid her head against the other woman's chest, pressing a soft kiss to her collarbone, enjoying the feeling of the other woman's skin against hers. "And... I don't care if this isn't a serious thing. If you ever need to get away, come here. If you just need a release and you want me, that's fine. Want to fight beforehand? Text me first so I can make arrangements for Noah to stay with Lucy."

"I know... the same goes for you, Liv. You call me, text me, whatever. I just... Alex and I... I don't know if we'll ever work out what's between us. I love her, she loves me, but she loves her job more. And I'm...okay with that for now."

"Typical Al... that's another reason why we couldn't work out back then. We were both too into work to focus on relationships." "I'd feel better about it if she wasn't out in situations where she could get hurt, but I support her." Casey sighed, shifting closer into Liv's side, suddenly tired. Liv's arm wrapped tightly around Casey, "let's talk about this in the morning." Liv gave Casey a kiss and then closed her eyes, resting. "Mkay..." Casey mumbled sleepily, returning the kiss and wrapping her arms around the other woman, settling down to sleep. Liv smiled as she drifted off to sleep, pulling a blanket over both the women.