It was now two in the morning. Olivia sat at her desk. Her long light brown hair covering her face. Her pencil twirling between her thumb and her pointer finger. She was still in shock. She didn't know what to say or what to do. She hadn't heard from Sam or anyone in their family since the end of the trial. It can't be a coincidence that Zoey was raped too. The SVU detectives sat in the squad room. Nick had his feet up on his desk while he leaned back in his chair. Amanda Rollins was sitting on top of her desk looking through Sam's old file. Fin Tutuola was on his computer.
"If you would all kindly follow me please,"John Munch said walking past them and into their little investigation area. The four detectives got up and walked over, then they sat down again at a big oval table. "Zoey Barnes. 15. Was raped and left in an alley. Last known to live with her mother and three sisters."
"And someone must notify those three sisters right away." Captain Cragen said interrupting them. Olivia immediately stood up. "Rollins go with Benson. When you are done bring them down to the station we need to go over some things."
Olivia knocked on the scuffed up white door. She looked around as she waited for an answer. This place was dirty and not meant for these four kids. Olivia stepped back from the door a little bit and took a deep breath.
"How could I let this happen?" Olivia said to herself. "If I had taken them in none of this would have happened."
"You're going to be fine Olivia." Amanda said taking startling her. She hadn't realized she said that out loud. Just then the door opened. In the doorway stood a young girl dressed in blue pajama pants and a tight white t-shirt. Her light brown hair shined from the light. It was somewhat wavy and stopped at her shoulders. Her brown eyes were bloodshot like she had been drinking. This was Arielle. She was so grown up. What was she doing opening the door this late at night.
"Can I help you?" Arielle asked Olivia.
"Hi. I'm detective Olivia Benson and this is detective Amanda Rollins. We are from the Special Victims Unit," She didn't say anything. She didn't react to her name. "Is your mother home?"
"She died a year ago, but I'll go get my sister," She shut the door. Her words were slurred. She didn't seem to care mentioning her mother's death so sudden like that. If her mother died did that mean that Lucy was taking care of them?
"She didn't remember me," Olivia said turning to Amanda.
"I think if the other two girls recognize you, then she will remember you. It's been eight years Liv. Give her some time to remember," Amanda replied. The door opened again. Now a young woman stood in the doorway. Her curly dark brown hair ended at her shoulders. She was shorter than Arielle, but most definitely older than her. She looked like she just woke up.
"Can I he…" She froze. "Olivia?"
"Hi Lucy," Olivia replied. Lucy is the oldest of the four girls
"What's going on? Why are you here? Did something happen?" Lucy started rambling. She did this when ever she got nervous.
"May we come in?" Olivia said. Lucy turned her attention to Amanda. She stepped aside for them to come in.
"Where's Elliot?" Lucy asked as Olivia walked into the apartment. Olivia froze. No one had asked her that in a while.
"Elliot retired," Olivia responded. She hated talking about Elliot. The thought that after shooting someone he couldn't come back. Also the fact that he hadn't contacted Olivia in over three months, bugged her. It was like the 12 years they were partners and best friends never happened. Olivia walked toward the living room. There apartment was very cramped. The kitchen could only fit one person. There was only one bedroom and one bathroom from what Olivia could see. Olivia couldn't help, but think this was all her fault. Even though she knew there was no way she could support the girls she still felt somewhat responsible.
"Please sit down," Lucy said gesturing her hand toward the old worn out couch. Olivia and Amanda took a seat on the couch. Lucy sat in a small chair. Lucy nodded to Arielle to wait in the other room.
"How have you been Lucy?" Olivia asked not wanting to get into the details of why they were here yet.
"Ok. It's been hard, but we are getting through it. How about you?"
"I've been good," Olivia paused. Thinking how to bring the topic up. "Arielle told me that your mother died last year. I'm so sorry,"
"Yea…" Lucy took a deep breath. "She was waiting for the subway when that big accident happened." You know the one that was all over the news," Olivia was shocked. Their family has been through so much. Their father beat them, Sam was raped, they are poor, Zoey was raped and now this. She knew exactly which accident Lucy was talking. It had been all over the news. A water main broke and flooded the subway station. She must have drowned.
"I'm so sorry Lucy,"
"Thanks. We are managing well though," Olivia could see how proud Lucy was of herself for taking care of her sisters. She could see the need of approval in her eyes.
"Lucy, something happened," Lucy's eyes immediately filled with tears. "It's about Zoey."
"Zoey? She's sleeping over at her friends. Did something happen to her?" Lucy started to panic. Olivia froze. She didn't want to give this girl anymore than she already has.
"Zoey was… Zoey was raped a few hours ago," That was the last straw. Lucy broke down. Tear after tear came pouring out of her eyes. A Noise came from down the hall where the bedroom and bathroom was. Arielle was standing there trying to hide herself. She must of heard what was going on. She walked over to Lucy and hugged her. She wasn't crying, but she was upset. Olivia knew she must have been drinking, but didn't dare bring it up now. She wanted the full trust of these girls. Lucy took a deep breath and tried to speak.
"H…How…How…How did this happen? Is…Is…Is she ok?" Her words were airy.
"We don't know yet. Zoey is in the hospital. I haven't been to see her yet. If you would like I will take you guys down there to see her," Olivia tried not to cry. She held back as many tears as possible, but if any tears managed to escape she wiped them away quickly making sure no one else could see them. Lucy nodded her head. "Where is Sam?" Olivia asked anxiously.
"She should be here. If not then she is working," Lucy answered in a more relaxed voice. "She usually sleeps on the couch in the bedroom," Olivia got up and walked down the hall. First door on her left. She opened it. Inside was one small queen size bed and one small sofa. There was no sign of Sam. Olivia came back shaking her head to Amanda.
"Where does Sam work?" Amanda asked. Lucy wiped some of her tears away. It didn't help much because they just kept pouring down her face.
"She works at the nightclub Atlantis,"
"She works in a nightclub? Doing what?" Olivia asked shocked.
"She's a bartender. Can you please just get her?" Lucy asked in a pleading voice.
"How about I go get her and Olivia brings you two to see Zoey?" Amanda offered. Lucy nodded. Olivia walked over to Lucy and Arielle. They all stared at each other for a few minutes. Arielle broke the stare by embracing Olivia in a tight hug. Olivia pulled Lucy into the hug and began to sob. They all did. It was like Olivia was getting her family back.
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