Elliot
Stabler sat at his desk and stared at the picture of his ex-wife,
then glanced over at his
partner Olivia Benson who was typing on
her computer.
The squad-room was noisy and the detectives worked there fingers to the bone trying to solve each crime. The Captain Don Cragen walked in with the Chief on his heels. Opening his office door they both walked in and closed the door.
Twenty
minutes later after heated discussion the Captain and the Chief
walked out. Cragen was red in the face the Chief looked angry.
"Detective Benson and Stabler could you please come here."
the Chief called and they closed door as they entered. "I have
an assignment for both of you." he motioned them to sit, while
Cragen was still fuming. "I have information that a ship is
kidnapping young girls and using them for sexual favour, I have tried
to get my men in there but they were equipped to deal with
it."
Elliot glared at him, the only person who he liked
working for was Don. "They sniffed out them out that why I want
you guys to go undercover," The Chief paused not knowing how to
proceed with such a delicate matter. "As lovers, it's a cruise
for lovers. Your Captain will give you the details." he said and
walked off leaving Don with the work.
Cragen was still fuming as the Chief left. Olivia and Elliot watched him, "Have a seat!" he almost shouted, while sitting in his chair.
They obeyed and waited for him to blow the steam. "Kids, my hands are tied. I think the mission is too dangerous I don't want you two on a ship with murderers without backup." Cragen sighed and took a gulp of the orange juice that was now hot on his desk. "The Ship leaves the harbour tomorrow your identities are being made as we speak; Huang is going to profile you. Before the end of the day you will be getting the important equipment. Be careful at the first sign of trouble email and I'll land a chopper and pull your asses out" Cragen said still fuming. He was nervous; something about this case didn't sit well with him. He dismissed them and called the shrink.
Olivia could have killed for a pants the skirt she had chosen to wear, now made her too aware of how close to him she was her soft skin brushing against the fabric of his pants. They walked hand in hand to the dock, Huang and spent the previous day thinking like a couple and now it was time to put into action.
Taking out the ticket Elliot handed it to the grand and smiled down at her and for a moment she thought it was real, returning the smile she realized he was playing the part. They were cleared and young man took their bags and brought them to their room. With hands still entwined Olivia walked in sync with him, other couples watched them as they disappeared in their room. As soon as they were alone Olivia slipped her hands out of his and started to set up her laptop.
"Honey, don't you think we should unpack first?" Elliot asked as he scanned the room for camera's. Honey," I want dad to know that we have set sail. Olivia said glaring at him.
A loud knock on the door interrupted there play and Elliot opened the door. "I'm sorry to bother you Mr. Morrison, I hope you enjoy your stay" the young man who had carried their bags earlier said handing him a package.
"Thank you, what your name?" Elliot asked. He smiled politely and replied.
"Andrew, enjoy the rest of the day" he said turning and walking away.
Elliot opened case; it contained champagne, chocolate and sweets.