Bright and early I walk into the squadroom; Olivia and Casey are the only ones there, besides Captain who is in his office with the door shut.
"Good morning ladies" Fin said as he walked by.
"Good morning Fin" they both responded
Olivia was going over a file, while Casey was asking her questions, multitasking. It seemed pretty hard to do considering reading these files weren't exactly the easiest. Elliot walks in rubbing the back of his neck and looked like he got no sleep whatsoever.
"Tough morning El" Olivia asked as he walked past her desk and plopped into his chair.
"The twins were up all night screaming about how the boogey man was going to get them; Maureen is depressed because her boyfriend is now her ex boyfriend".
"I can see why you got no sleep" Olivia pleaded with sympathy.
Then out of no where we here Captain's door open quickly making a startling sound. He walked quickly to the detectives desks, with a worried look on his face. "Everyone I have some news but it's not good, Jon was mugged last night and is in the hospital right now, but he's fine. There's a Detective Rainya McCloud that is going to be filling in for Jon and when she gets here I will introduce you all." As he started to walk back to his office.
About an hour later a skinny, tan skinned Puerto Rican woman walked into the precinct. Fin who was high in paper work like everyone else at first didn't even notice that she came in. She seemed very shy and easy going but yet there has to be something underneath the skin that made her become a cop.
"Excuse me, I'm Detective Rainya McCloud, and I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of finding Captain Creagen' she spoke quietly, so quietly that Fin could hardly understand what she had said.
: Captain's office is right there, he responded rather startled.
Thank you, she replied a little bit louder than her previous tone.
She quickly went up to the Creagan's door and knocked, when hearing the reassuring come in.
Detective Rainya McCloud, I'm Capt. Creagan, welcome to the special victims unit. I hope that you can handle the stuff that we handle here and I heard from your previous Capt that he has much faith in you that you can.
Thank you sir, she said kind of shocked and surprised that she had support.
Shiftily walking through his door and back near the other detectives, Creagan announced this is detective Rainya McCloud, Rainya this is Elliott Stabler, Olivia Benson, and your partner for the time being Fin. While giving a faint hi and shaking hands with everyone she felt like she had no reason to be nervous like she was before. Rainya walked over to her desk to notice that the previous Detective either work a lot of extra hours on paperwork or blew through it fast considering the small stack compared to everyone else's. Capt went back to his office, while there were no major cases going on the squad was quiet and content raveling in paperwork. When captain quickly came out of his office with a big case. He walks over to Fin and Rainya, with a rather disturbed look upon his face.
Fin and Rainya you have a case he spoke wile finally letting out a breathe
What's the story Capt Fin asked know that if he asked what happened he would get a stupid response for a stupid question.
A five year old girl was found raped and beaten in Chelsea he responded uneasy.
Were on it Capt. Fin and Rainya said both giving a reassuring faint smile as they grabbed there jackets and walked to the car.
The case was rather uneasy for either of them, the little girl was so small and bruises covered her skin like chicken pox would, from what they could see not one spot was left untouched. As they approached her closer they saw a kind of scared look on her face. Fin was the first to speak to her sincerely and caring which you would think is impossible from how he looks tougher exterior.
Hi, my name is Fin I'm a cop I'm here to help you he said showing her his badge and letting her hold it, she seemed a lot more comfortable.
Sweetie what's your name he asked looking into her eyes as her little hands traced around the curves in the badge.
Her eyes shifted from the badge to Fin's face.
When she spoke she was soft, innocent, and sweet like a gift from god. My name is Harmony Saintlier.
Harmony that's a pretty name, how old are you?
Five
Fin and Harmony were getting along great, he didn't need Rainya there to watch, so she whispered to him I'm gonna go talk to the doctor when he nodded in response she left the room. After a half an hour later Rainya walked back into Harmony's room and saw her and Fin joking around and laughing. Fin saw Rainya and told Harmony that he would be back later, and gave her his card, if you need anything call me okay sweetheart and wrote his cell on the back, just tell the nurse and she'll help you, She smiled in response and he handed it to her.
Rainya why don't you go get the car and I'll be right out, there something that I have to do.
Rainya said okay understanding that he wanted to go see his partner before they left.
Fin walked away and found out what room Jon was in and saw the door was open. He tapped on the door as he entered. He saw Munch sitting there peacefully. Munch looked over the rims of his glasses like he always did as Fin walked in.
You no, I know that you love the hospital but you could have at least waited before coming to one Fin said in a smart ass tone.
Well you no the scenery is so nice here I couldn't stay way. They both chuckled.
Are you okay? Fin asked caringly
Yeah I'm great, other than the fact I'm getting poked at. I can't wait to get out of here, how's your temporary partner.
She's alright I guess, don't really talk that much a great change from you. Well I have to get back to the squad but I'll be back later.
Thanks for the warning Jon stated sarcastically.
Fin left the room, glad to see that his partner was okay and was still acting like his normal self. He got to the car, and got back to the case that they were working on.
What did the doctor say?
That the bruising would heal soon, she had a rape test and sperm was present.
The asshole did rape her.
What did Harmony say?
She said that she was with her mother and they were going somewhere not sure where and this man picked them up and was sweet to her, watched cartoons and then he went to answer the phone and when he got back he was really mad. Rainya the fear in her eyes were unbareable, she saw him staring at her contently and she started to move back and he started to touch her and take her clothes off. When she started crying and tried to get away he started hitting her. She said that all she wanted to do was see her mother. And the guy started to touch her between her legs and then unzipped his pants and put himself inside her.
When they got back to the squadroom, it was almost seven, they filled in the rest of the detectives and Capt. Since they didn't really have anything to go, except to go question the mother, Fin wanted to go and question her, but Rainya couldn't cause she had to go pick up her daughter, since this would be after hours. Olivia offered to go with him and Fin excepted. They got into the car and started driving to see Jennifer Saintlier in Chelsea. Fin filled Olivia in on what was going on, Fin and Olivia were both disgusted. They stopped and parked in front of a apartment building that was run down. When they got to the apartment door they knocked and a teenage girl opened the door.
Can I help you? The girl with long brownish red hair asked puzzled because know body ever came by usually.
Yes I'm Detective Odafin Tutuola and this is my partner Detective Olivia Benson and were looking for Jennifer Saintlier.
She's not home yet the girl answered innocently.
Fin looked at Olivia and she spoke well maybe you can help us
I'll help you in any way that I can, she said opening the door wider and moving her body out of the way letting them come in.
Fin and Olivia followed the girl into the living room and they say on the couch opposite the girl.
Fin looked at the girl, what's your name?
Hope
How old are you?
15
Hope, when was the last time you saw your mother?
Hope started to think, her and my sister Harmony were going out somewhere I don't know where and they left at about 7:30 this morning.
Do they usually stay out all day without stopping back home? Olivia asked glad to hear that they at least got the right apartment.
Sometimes, but rarely when she has one of us with her.
How many siblings do you have? Fin asked
There's 3 of us, me, Harmony, and
Right when she was about to say the last name, a girl that looked exactly like her walked through the door with a boy that looked about 17. Harmony leaned forward to look to see who came through the door and finished her sentence to the detectives.
And my twin sister Dream.
Dream walked in the room with the boy behind her as the boy took a seat on the chair Dream sat on his lap and asked what was going on?
Hope spoke up these are Detectives Olivia and Oda (forgetting how to pronounce Fin's name)
Fin he spoke up.
Oh Dream said still confused on why they were here.
Fin and Olivia both looked at each other and Olivia spoke up and took a picture out of her pocket.
Is this your sister Harmony? And she past the picture to Dream who was the closest.
Oh my god, Dream screamed and dropped the picture on the floor and it slid over by Hope, she picked it up and turned it over and you could see tears starting to form in there eyes. Dream was already crying on the boy's shoulder and he was trying to comfort her. Hope held the picture and just stared at it as the tears fell from her eyes. Olivia went over to her and held her as she cried and slid the picture out of her hand and held it out for Fin to take. As the tears started to dry on their faces both girls looked up looking for an explanation. As Olivia started to speak they all heard a crying. Hope jumped up and ran in the other room. Olivia and Fin both looked at each other confused Hope told them that it was only her, Dream, and Harmony. Hope walked back in the room holding an infant in her arms.
Fin was the first to speak, Hope I thought that you said your only siblings were Dream and Harmony.
Hope being surprised that Dream didn't butt in said quietly and ashamed this isn't my sister, she's my daughter Melody.
Fin and Olivia where both surprised at what they were hearing, this little thin, shy, 15 year old girl had an infant daughter. This is when Dream butts in and speaks up
Yeah she wont even tell anyone who the father is like it isn't important, and we can't even go on old boyfriends considering she hasn't had one.
Dream shut up.
Hope why don't you grow up you little whore.
Fin and Olivia didn't like where this was going so they separated the girls in different rooms. Olivia went with Hope and Melody in the baby's room and Fin stayed with Dream and the boy in the living room.
Olivia looked at Hope, Hope look at me
She look away from the bundle in her arms and looked into Olivia's eyes.
Why wont you tell anyone who the father of your baby is?
She choked on her words but you could understand them perfectly, It's not important, only she is, Hope readjusted the baby in her arms and then put her back in the crib and spun the mobile. And then sat back down next to Olivia.
Do you have any idea where your mother is?
The only thing I could think of is with her stupid boyfriend Chad, but she wouldn't be with him because he's on a business trip and Harmony. Is Harmony okay.
Olivia not wanting to tell Hope, said something happened but she will be fine.
Fin looked at Dream and the Boy who had moved from the chair to the couch. She looked at him and spoke.
Detective this is my boyfriend Dylan.
Fin nodded confirming that he heard her and then went on with his questioning.
Dream why do you think your sister wont tell you who the father is?
I don't know maybe she's embarrassed because she never had a boyfriend and she probably had one moment with a guy and she went to far and got pregnant. But the weird thing is that she was usually always home with Harmony and if she was out she took Harmony with her and she doesn't act like that in front of her.
Fin was confused by this.
Fin is my sister going to be alright?
Fin answered as honestly and briefly as possible, she'll be fine.
Can I see her?
Of course.
Fin got up and walked towards the other room where Olivia and Hope were. He tapped the door and walked in they were both still talking.
Liv were gonna bring Dream to see Harmony, Hope do you want to come.
Yes but I can't right now, I have Melody to care for.
Okay Fin said understanding that she had a little one to care for and was glad that she was taking responsibility. Olivia looked at Hope and said if you need anything, think of anywhere your mom could be, or just need to talk you call, anytime. Olivia wrote her cell phone number on the other side of the card and handed it to her and Fin also gave her his. She thanked them and hugged Olivia. As they walked from the bedroom to the living room, Dream's boyfriend Dylan had left so Dream was waiting to leave all ready. They drove quietly to the hospital. When they got there Fin went into the room first to tell Harmony that she had a visitor. Harmony was sitting contently when Fin came into view she got all smiles on her face. Fin sat on the side of her bed and spoke softly to her
Harmony sweetie we got someone here to see you.
Is it my mom she said excitedly.
No honey, he motioned for Dream to come into view,
When Harmony saw Dream she was just as excited as she was when she assumed that it would be her mother. Harmony hugged Dream and asked a question,
Dream where's mommy?
I don't know baby she said sadly holding her and looked into Fin's eyes sadly.
Fin felt that something was wrong that their mother wasn't there or anywhere to be known. He said some reassuring words and asked Dream if she was gonna stay with Harmony the night when she replied yes, he took out his card and handed it to her after writing his cell number on the back, if you need anything just call me I don't care what time it is. Dream nodded and kept holding her sister as Fin and Olivia left the room.
We got to find their mother Fin said and they both new it to.
They went back to the squad room and started to fill up the bored with pictures and names of people involved. They started with Harmony, then her mom, Dream, Hope, Melody, Dylan, and the mom's boyfriend Chad. When it got to be 10:30 they decided to call it a night. As Olivia started to shut down her desk and get her stuff together Fin went out to the rooftop. When Olivia noticed that Fin wasn't in the squad room, and his stuff was still there, she knew that he would be on the rooftop. She went up and saw him tightly griping the railing and looking down, she went over to him put her hand lightly on his back and whispered in his ear don't jump. He looked over at her and he was trying to be strong and hold the tears back. She could tell that this case was hitting him hard. She went closer to him and wrapped her arms around him, showing him that everyone needed a hug sometime. He wrapped his arms around her as if he was holding on for dear life. When he started to let go, he whispered thanks in her ear. No problem was her response. They started to walk back down to the squad room to gather their stuff and head in for the night.
Liv, do you want a ride home.
Yeah thanks Fin she said with a smile on her face.
They started to drive and when they got to outside her apartment she looked at Fin again and asked do you want to come up for some coffee or a drink?
Fin who was having a rough night decided that having coffee with his best friend sounded like a good idea so he replied sure thanks. They both smiled at each other before they stepped outside where the air was chilly locked the doors and went into the apartment complex. They went to the elevator and up to the fourth floor where her apartment was and unlocked door 4L. They walked in and flipped the lights on, the apartment was set up nicely for someone who is hardly ever home. Olivia turned the coffee on and led Fin into the living room
Make yourself at home and I'll be right back she said disappearing into the other room.
Fin made himself comfortable on the couch laid his head back as he waited for Olivia to reappear. When she did a couple of minuets later she was wearing a skin tight spaghetti string tank top and pajama bottoms. Olivia went out into the kitchen and the coffee was already done. She already knew how Fin liked his coffee, so she made both of them and went back into the living room and handed one of the cups to him. She sat down next to Fin only a couple of inches from him. He looked at her up and down and believe that he was checking out his partner. She saw him eyeing her and she starting to blush as she brought the cup up to her mouth and then put it down on the table. Fin did the same thing.
You know your teasing me he spoke out of the open
Olivia who was surprised that he said something said really and started to laugh, as she moved closer and kissed him on the cheek.
Fin blushed slightly and smiled, and he turned put his hands in Olivia's waist. She looked over feeling a tingle on her skin as his hands touched her. He got really close to her and kissed her on the lips. When the quick kiss broke, Olivia was blushing but they were both satisfied, Fin moved his hands back to his knees. Olivia moved her whole body closer so she was basically on his lap, put his hands back on her waist and started to kiss him again, feeling a spark every time that they kissed and touched. As they kissed Fin started to slowly put his hands under Olivia's shirt just enough to feel some skin. While Olivia got on top of Fin's lap her legs separated on each side of him, as she started to take his jacket off of him. When Olivia was just about to finish unbuttoning Fin dress shirt, and as he was kissing her neck, her phone rang it was Cregan saying that he needed her to call Fin and they needed to get down there ASAP. Olivia hung up the phone placed it back on the table, kissed Fin and said that was Cregan he needs us to get down there now. As she slid off of his lap, she purposely brushed her knee across his manly hood. Your such a tease he said as she left the room to get dressed, as Fin smooth out, tucked in, and buttoned his shirt. As he threw his jacket on Olivia came out dressed and ready to go. She grabbed her phone, gun, and badge; they then went out to the car and sped to the squad room. When they got there Elliott and Rainya were already there waiting for them with Capt. Relieved that they both got there Captain announced:
Fin and Olivia you two are on this case together, I'm pairing Elliott and Rainya together. Now Jennifer Saintlier was found and she is in a coma at the hospital, now you two have any leads on who could have done this to the mother and daughter. Right at that point Olivia thought walking over to the board the mother's boyfriend Chad. If Jennifer was out with Harmony then maybe he surprised her and raped and beat Harmony and put the mother in the hospital.
Captain thought about the possibility of that even being reasonable, and said but we don't even know if this guy had a history of abuse.
Fin looked at the board and looked at the picture of Hope and Melody. I'm taking a long shot with this but what if Chad raped Hope first producing Melody.
Captain look at them and said what does Hope say about the father of her baby?
Olivia spoke up and said that it's not important only Melody is.
What Captain said looking at her, thinking that she was over tired and started acting like a smart ass.
Olivia looked up that's what she said to me when I asked her, but that could just be that she's afraid.
Fin spoke up that could be it to because Dream said that it was weird that Hope got pregnant considering that she never had a boyfriend and that when she went out and when she was home she was with Harmony and she wouldn't go spontaneous out of no where with her little sister right there. And that could explain not saying who the father was.
Cregan looked up and said go home and get some rest we'll bring Hope in tomorrow and question her some more. And he dismissed his detectives. Olivia and Fin went to the car, and drove up to Olivia's apartment. They both went up to the apartment as she opened the door Fin put his hands on her hips, his thumbs slightly touching her butt. They both walked in, took there jackets off and threw them on the table, and kicked there shoes off. Fin went behind Olivia and picked her up and carried her to the room. He put her down when they reached her bedroom they both walked in Olivia went over to her dresser threw her gun, and badge on it, along with her mother's necklace that she always wore. Then she took off her button up shirt so she only had her tank top on. When she turned around Fin was already laying on the bed with his dress shirt off so he was only in a wife beater, and dress pants along with Olivia. She crawled up next to him and rested her head on his chest, and Fin rested his hand on her thigh, and they both fell asleep. The alarm clock went off at 7:30 Olivia squirmed to get up but forced herself to get up; she looked over at Fin and kissed his cheek and said it's time to get up. He opened his eyes and kissed Olivia back, they both got ready for work and left. Olivia picked up her phone when they got to the car and called Hope.
Hello
Hello Hope its Olivia, listen Fin and I are going to come and pick up you and Melody in about twenty minuets, okay see you then.
Fin and Olivia first went to the prescient to tell Capt so he didn't think that they were late and to grab something from the desk. After that they arrived at the apartment building and when they knocked on the door, Hope answered it but she had a black eye and a couple of cuts and bruises. She let us in without saying anything and she grabbed Melody who was already in the car seat and they went towards the door and we followed her making sure that we locked the door. In the squad room we left the baby sleeping in the car seat in Creagan's office because that was the quietest place. They led Hope into the interrogation room. Olivia and Fin sat across from her and started to ask her questions hoping that she would open up to them.
Olivia started first Hope what happened to you, who gave you a black eye and all though cuts and bruises?
No one did
Fin spoke up Hope who are you protecting, I don't believe that you just went to bed nothing happened and you woke up with cuts, bruises, and a black eye.
Hope just started to crying because she knew that she was right.
I can't tell you.
Fin asked the next question Who's the father of your baby?
I told you that's not important only she is, I can't stand her father and it was, it was nothing
Olivia and Fin both looked at each other and could see that she was still hiding something from them.
Hope why didn't you call us for help, when whoever did this to you?
He said that if I talked to you guys that he would, he would do something to me and kill my baby.
Fin picked up on how she startled when she said something to her and not what he really said, What did he say he would do to you?
He said that he would, he would rape me again. Now she was covered in tears her hands trying to cover her face as if she was ashamed now.
Olivia asked Did he rape you last night?
Hope shook her head yes and I tried to fight him off, I tried but he wouldn't budge. He said that this time my mother would really think that I was a whore when he got me pregnant again.
Fin looked at Olivia and then asked Hope who is he, tell us who he is?
Hope looked up she was already broken down, when she spoke you could barely understand her but Fin understood her just enough to make out the name Chad.
Olivia looked at Fin, your mother's boyfriend Chad?
Yes.
Olivia look at her did you take a shower this morning?
Hope shook her head no
Okay your going to go take a rape kit okay
Okay she said Olivia led her to the car. When Olivia took Hope to the ER, Fin went to go see Harmony and Dream. When he walked in the room Dream wasn't there and harmony was crying. Fin quickly walked into view and saw that there was a man that looked like the man in the photograph of Chad. Fin went over towards Harmony and she jumped into his arms just to get away from him. She whispered into his ear he did it, Fin, he's the one that did it.
Excuse me sir, I'm going to have to ask you to come with me down to the prescient for questioning. Okay the man said as he walked away from Harmony's bed. Harmony if Olivia comes in here tell her that Elliott will come and get her okay. The girl smiled and was glad that Fin saved her. At the prescient Captain was informed that we were coming in. when we got there we went into the interrogation room, Fin had a folder of pictures and started asking questions.
What's your name?
Chad Marcello
Olivia walked into Harmony's room with Hope right behind her, to find that Fin wasn't there. She thought to herself well maybe he went to go see Jon. But then Harmony spoke,
Olivia Fin said that some dude was going to get you. Right at that point Elliott came in the room.
You ready to go? He asked her
Yeah.
They both walked out of the room, Hope was staying with Harmony and know one new where Dream had ventured off to.
Where'd Fin go?
When he came to see Harmony she was screaming and crying because Chad was in the room and was by her bed. When Fin walked in and over to her bed he said that she literally jumped into his arms and whispered in his ear he did, he's the one that did it to me. So he took Chad down the prescient and he's in interrogation.
Chad what were you doing in Harmony's room?
I was going to see if she was alright and see if the girls were there because they weren't home.
Where you close to the girls?
Harmony is a sweetheart look at how long it took for her to get use to you. Hope that girl is feisty as hell, and Dream that girl is never home you would never no that she is alive.
What are your feelings on Melody?
Melody she's a baby, I don't know she okay I guess. I mean Hope is more into her daughter than anyone.
Did you see Hope last night?
Yes I wanted to make sure that she was okay because last time I saw her she was very upset.
What happened when you went over there?
She started yelling at me saying that everything was my fault.
And what did you do?
Well when she started to hit me when I got close to her to calm her down and I accidently elbowed her in the eye and I tried to restraint her.
Did you get on top of her to restraint her?
No of course not, and if your inferring that I raped her that a lie, I would never do that to her.
Really cause she said that you did and that you raped her when she got pregnant with Melody which would mean that Melody is your daughter also.
No there's no possible way, cause I never had sex with her.
And what about Harmony? Did you try and restraint her to, was she yelling, screaming and crying to and you couldn't take it so you hit her and you raped her.
Never that's not my fix, Harmony is to sweet and darling for me.
Casey and Captain were standing outside the two way window.
Well what do you think Case?
I'm going to go get a warrant for his DNA compare to both rape kits and the baby's DNA.
As Casey was walking out Olivia and Elliott were walking in.
What's happening Capt.?
He's denying everything, but Case is going to get a warrant for his DNA to compare.
Olivia opened the door and came in. She sat down next to Fin and looked at Chad the person that had started it all. Well Chad where is Dream?
What are you talking about I don't know that girl is never around why don't you call her boyfriend.
Harmony said that you came in the hospital early and you took Dream out and nobody had seen her since. And we have footage of you walking out of the building with Dream. Now where is she?
I don't know.
An hour later Casey came back with the warrant. It was a piece of cake to get a judge to sign. Captain knocked on the door and Olivia and Fin stood up and went to go see what he wanted, we got it. They took the warrant and walked back into interrogation.
Well Mr. Marcello we have a warrant for a blood sample we'll be bringing to the M.E now. When they got down there Warner took the DNA sample quickly of both Chad and Melody. I'll have the results ASAP for you guys. Fin and Olivia quickly nodded and led Marcello back to the car. Then they all went to the prescient. When they got there they put Marcello into a cell and Captain told them to get Hope, Dream, and Melody home. Wait Capt he took Dream, we found her. They took Melody and brought her to the car, as Olivia got done putting Melody in she turned around and Fin was right there, they quickly kissed and got into the car. Fin for once was driving at a good speed with one of his hands resting on Olivia's knee. When they arrived the girls were all set to go, they felt bad about leaving Harmony when the doc came in. Everything seems to check out you can sign the Harmony out if you would like. A big smile came across Harmony's face as Olivia kissed Fin and told him that she would go do the paper work. Harmony got off the bad after the nurse got her some clothes and took all the lines off of her. Harmony went over to Fin and held her arms up because she wanted him to hold her and he did. That's when the doc came back in the room. Kids your mother just woke up, go and see her. Fin handed Harmony to Dream and the four girls went in the next room to go see there mother. After they visited with there mother for an hour and Fin and Olivia visited with Jon; Elliott came down and took Jennifer's statement. When the girls were safe at home, Fin drove Olivia to her apartment. He walked her to her door, she unlocked it but turned around before entering.
Are you sure you wont spend the night?
No baby tonight we both need some sleep without any distractions
Okay
They both gave each other a kiss, Fin placed one of his hands on her lower back and the other one cupping her butt. After he broke the kiss they went there separate ways. Olivia went into her apartment and closed the door behind her and made sure that she had locked it. She flipped the light on and started to walk into the other room, she was beat and this case was hitting everyone the hard way. Olivia collapsed on her bed, and by the time that morning came she didn't even hear her alarm go off.