A/N: I know its been a while since I posted anything. Sorry work has been very hectic. I need to start by saying thank you to Samantha.2012 for this idea. I hope you enjoy what I have written so far. The statue codes used at the end are from Georgia where I am a officer. I know nothing of the statue codes for New York

Olivia walked in the small café and looked around. They were unusually busy for this time in the evening and Olivia was starting to think there were no tables available. That was until she spotted the booth at the back of the café and quickly made her way to it.. She slung her book bag off her shoulders and tossed it on the table as she slid into the booth. She was pulling her books from her bag when, Alexandra Cabot, the blonde hair waitress she had become friends with approached her table.

"What's on the agenda this week?" Alex asked as she sat a cup of coffee on the table in front of Olivia.

Olivia couldn't help but smile when her brown eyes meat the sky blue eyes that was starting to haunt her sleep. What little sleep she was getting going through the academy.

"Sixteen codes" Olivia answered as she motioned for Alex to join her "What about you? What are you studying now?"

"Tort Law and Courtroom Demeanor"

"Wow, Lex that just sounds exciting." Olivia said with laughter in her voice and a small twinkle in her eye.

"Oh yeah, a regular Saturday night at the club Let me tell you." Alex responded as she playfully smacked at Olivia "Listen I have to get back to work so if you need anything just wave."

"I will Lex and thanks."

"Anything for the future New York finest." Alex almost whispered as she tussled Olivia's short brown hair before cupping her face in her hand and gently brushing her thumb across Olivia's cheek

Olivia suppressed the moan that threatened to escape her lips and somehow fought off the desire to turn and kiss Alex's hand. Something that Olivia was finding harder and harder to do each day.

Alex looked into Olivia's eyes and could see the desire in them. It was a far cry from the pain and exhaustion she saw in them on a regular basis. She took a deep breath and pulled herself from Olivia. She knew if she didn't get back to work soon she would be ripping Olivia's clothes off her in the middle of the café. With a reluctant smile Alex turned and walked away.

Olivia watched Alex walk away and wondered how much longer they were going to play the song and dance they had been playing. It was plain that both of them were interested in each other but neither were willing to take a chance. Maybe just maybe when her life slowed down she would ask Alex out. With a wishful sigh Olivia turned her attention back to her books and began studying.

Alex looked up from where she was cleaning off a table. She felt her heart tug at the sight before her. Olivia was so tired that she was struggling to keep her head up. In the short time she had been watching her she had dropped her pen atleast three times and head bobbed just as many.

Alex tossed the towel back into the bucket and started to make her way toward Olivia making sure she could be heard as she approached her. A lesson she had learned within a few weeks of Olivia coming in to the café.

Olivia smiled as she felt Alex approach her. She smiled as she looked up at Alex

"Time to close?"

"No not time to close but definitely time for you to take a break and get some rest."

"The test is tomorrow, Alex. I have to study."

"You have crammed and done none stop study sessions every night before a test. You know the stuff before you even sit down to study. Take a break, go home early and get some extra sleep."

"I can't I have to pass this test with a ninety or above."

"Can I ask why?"

"If I pass it with a ninety or above I remain in the running for honor graduate."

"Can I ask why is it so important to be honor graduate?"

Olivia looked at Alex as a sad smile crossed her face "It's personal."

Alex nodded at the answer and didn't try to probe any further. She reached across the table and pulled Olivia's books to her.

"What are you doing?" Olivia asked as she reached for the books but Alex kept them out of her reach.

"I am going to quiz you. If you know what I ask you go home. If not stay and I'll help you study more. Deal?"

"Deal?"

Alex smiled as she opened the code book up "16-5-1?"

"That ones easy Lex Its murder."

"Right now define the code section to me."

"It has to be with malice and forethought causes the death of another human being."

"Correct. Now what is the difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter?"

"Involuntary Manslaughter is you cause the death of another person with out intent in the commission of an unlawful act except for felonies. Voluntary Manslaughter is where causing the death of another under circumstances which would other wise be murder."

"Ok You detain or confine a person without legal authority?"

"False Imprisonment 16-5-41"

"Right." Alex said as she flipped a few pages "What about 16-5-90?"

"Stalking. A person commits offense of stalking when they folow places under surveillance or contacts another person without the consent of said person. It becomes aggravated stalking when accused violates a TPO."

"Olivia you know this as well as most lawyers."

"I don't need to just know it I need to master it."

"Ok define burglary and give me the section code."

"Person commits burglary when they without authority and with intent to commit a felony enters the residence of another, 16-7-1."

"What is Arson?"

"16-7-60."

"What is the statue code for theft by shoplifting and what makes it a felony?"

"16-8-14 is the code and if the amount is over three hundred it becomes a felony."

"Correct. Now what are the different ways to commit robbery?"

"By force, by intimidation, or sudden snatching, and armed robbery."

"You only have three more code sections marked and you're yet to get one wrong. Do you want me to ask you those or are you willing to accept you know the law. Probably better than I do."

"I rather be safe than sorry. Do you mind going over those three?"

"Not at all. Define theft by deception and give me the code section."

"Theft by deception is when one obtains property by deceitful means with the intent of depriving the rightful owner. 16-8-3"

"Now what is 16-8-2?"

"Theft by Taking."

"Which is?"

"subject commits theft by taking when they unlawfully take or appropriates any property of another with the intent of depriving rightful and legal owner."

"Last one what is it?"

"Theft by conversion, 16-8-4."

"Right now define it."

"A person commits offense of theft by conversion when they lawfully obtain funds or property of another and then knowingly converts said funds for his own use."

Alex closed the code book and began to put it back in Olivia's book bag. She slid out of the booth as she zipped the bag close.

"Now go home and rest. You will do the citizens of New York no good if you are exhausted." Alex ordered as she handed Olivia the book bag.

Olivia took the book bag from Alex as she stood and slung it over her shoulder. "Thanks Alex."

"Anytime."

Olivia turned and started to walk to the door. She caught a reflection of Alex watching her as she left. There was no mistaking the want that was written all over her face. Olivia spun on her heels and laughed at the deer in the headlight look Alex gave when she realized she had been busted. With a smile on her face she advanced toward Alex with a purpose.

"Alex I want to ask you something?" Olivia whispered as she closed the gap between them.

Alex simply nodded unable to find her voice with Olivia so close.

"I may be reading the signals all wrong but I was wondering if you would like to go out some time."

"Yes. I would love to."