Disclaimer: I don't own the Law and Order SVU characters, but I do own Sarah Cabot and the other characters that I created.

Author's Note: This book of the Alex Series might be the shortest of all the books, but it does have a lot of unexpected things that happen! There's something in the first chapter that's very unexpected(I can't say what! I think I said too much already!) But there are a lot of cliff hangers, and I think everyone will enjoy it. (p.s- if i don't add a chapter or two every day, it's because I'm getting ready for college! Woooo, 5 more days! I can't wait to go back! But I promise that this story will be posted before my writing vacation! I'm not sure about the fourth one though, since I will be starting that one tonight.But we'll see!)

Read and Enjoy :)

-blueskies723


Sarah was at the kitchen table doing her homework when she saw her mother walk into the kitchen. Sarah was on good terms with her mother and decided to give her boyfriend and his son a chance. She decided that the both of them weren't as bad as she thought they were, and the realization made Sarah less emotional about everything about her. When she looked up at Alex, she noticed that her mother was dressed up for a date again.

"You're leaving me alone again?" Sarah asked

"Yes, and I'm leaving for another date because this date is important."

"Didn't you start dating Tom a year ago?"

"Yes, and that's why I'm leaving you alone again" Alex said

"What's for supper?"

"There's pizza, chicken nuggets, or macaroni and cheese. It's your call; just don't raid the fridge" Alex joked "I should be home by ten."

"Should I be sleeping by then?"

"Yes; and the only excuse you should give me for still being up is that you didn't finish your homework."

"I'll be done with this homework soon. Have fun, Mom."

Alex gave her daughter a smile and walked out of the kitchen. Sarah heard her mother leave, and decided to finish her homework.


"How was your supper, Emily?" Tom asked as he saw Alex eat the last of her supper.

"This was really good! I'm surprised that the fish came out so nicely!"

"I'm glad to hear that" Tom said. When Alex looked at her boyfriend, she knew that something was wrong by the look on his face.

"Are you all right, Tom?" Alex asked.

"No, I'm not. I need to get something off my chest, Emily."

Alex thought that his news was bad; that the relationship would be over, or that he was cheating on her with someone else. But then she saw Tom get out from his seat, walk in front of her, and hold her hands when he knelt down.

"Emily, you mean a lot to me. The year we spent together has been the best year of my life" Tom explained as Alex saw him reach into his pocket "And I'd like to spend many more years with you."

Tom took out a small white box in front of him and opened it to reveal an engagement ring.

"Emily, will you marry me?" Tom asked.

He swore that this was the first time to see his girlfriend have tears in her eyes. She was speechless, but she nodded her head. She continued to cry tears of joy when Tom put the ring on her finger. He got up from kneeling and they kissed. Many of the people sitting nearby saw the entire thing, and started to clap for the couple. When Tom sat back down in his seat Alex was still crying, but she had a huge smile on her face.


Sarah didn't expect her mother to be home and sleeping on the couch when she came home from school the following day. She walked over, put her hand on Alex's shoulder and gently shook her so she could wake up.

"Mom, wake up."

Alex grumbled out of her sleep and opened her eyes.

"What time is it?"

"It's two thirty in the afternoon, Mom" Sarah replied "Here are your glasses."

"Thank you.

Alex sat up and put her glasses on. Then she realized that she was in her clothes from last night and that she was newly engaged. The only problem was to tell her daughter, since Alex knew Sarah didn't take news like this well.

"Mom? Are you okay?" Sarah asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just zoned out."

"What time did you come home last night?"

"I honestly have no idea. I think I came home at midnight and crashed on the couch because I was so tired. I do know that I need to tell you something."

"What is it?"

"Tom proposed to me last night."

Alex expected Sarah's mood to change and have a screaming teenager in her face, but Sarah only smiled.

"Really?"

"I'm really surprised that you're not screaming at me like you usually do" Alex chuckled "Yes, I'm serious. Here's the ring he put on my finger."

Alex put her hand out and showed her daughter the engagement ring. Sarah was awed by the ring, which made Alex give her daughter a confusing look.

"Sarah, you're scaring me. You're the kid who's supposed to screaming and having a fit."

"I got over that stage, Mom. I mean, what's the point of being in a teenage tantrum if you don't get your way anyways? I'm really happy for you Mom, because I know how much he makes you happy."

"Don't you have some homework to complete?" Alex asked, since she was freaked out by Sarah's change.

"Yes..."

"Why don't you do that then?"