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Author's Note: Okay, since they indicated a relationship between McCoy and Claire, in the original Law and Order, I'm hoping they might do the same for Casey and Chester …if they ever come back as guest stars that is. It takes place after "Screwed" and will continue through season 10. Let me know what you think of it.
District Attorney's Office.
Friday, May 18th
Casey Novak finally put all her things in her suitcase. It had been a horrible day, and all she wanted to do was go home and sit in the bath tub with a glass of red wine. Not only had Darris been acquitted but her fellow detective's career's were at stake. To make things even more complicated, Casey had just learned that Jack McCoy was replacing Arthur Branch as the new District Attorney. Casey had received a note in court that day saying that Branch wanted to see her.
"It is time for me to move on, Casey," Arthur had explained; saying he was considering going into politics. Casey was sorry to see him go. She had always considered Arthur Branch to be a fair judge of character. Jack McCoy on the other hand was a wild card to say the least. Casey wasn't to sure how she was going to feel working under him.
A knocked at the door forced Casey from her thoughts. Detective Chester Lake was on the other side of the open door. He was leaning on the door frame, wearing a dark button shirt and brown charcoal pants.
"So this is where the brainy ADA fights crime." Chester said with a sad smile. Casey could tell that by now Chester had heard the outcome of the trial and the problems that his new squad members faced. Casey wouldn't be surprise if Chester tried to transfer back to Brooklyn.
"I wouldn't exactly call myself brainy these days." Casey muttered.
"Hey, the outcome of the trial wasn't your fault, " Lake said as he walked into the room "Darius just caught a lucky break."
"At the detective's expense as well as Nina's and her baby's." Casey zipped her bag and with a sigh and leaned on her chair. She looked up into Chester's dark brown eyes.
"I let everyone down, Chester. Olivia and Cragan's jobs's are at stake, Eliot's daughter might go the prison, and Nina Miller's family…"
"At least know what happened to her," Chester said softly.
"But it isn't enough. It isn't justice," Casey protested.
"It is something, Casey. At least Nina's family know who murder her. Trust me, the worse thing in the world is not to know…." Chester's eyes grew hard, as through he was thinking about something.
"Chester?"
Chester shook his head. "Sorry Casey, my brain froze for a second." For the first time that day, Casey smiled.
" That normally happens to me when I'm in court."
Chester chuckled. "Listen, I'm new to Manhattan and I'm starving! You feel like grabbing a bit to eat?"
"You know I'm not a cheap date," Casey reminded him, as they walked to the door.
"I remember," Chester said with a laugh. As Casey locked the door behind her, she didn't even notice that the phone rang. It rang for a long time.
