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"Jack and Aaron have been best friends since law school and work at the same firm. Jack is our best man." Casey continued. "Jack, these are the detectives I work with in SVU. This is Fin Tutuola, John Munch and Elliot Stabler." She said, motioning to each as Jack shook their hands. "And this is my best friend and my maid of honor, Olivia Benson."

Jack's eyes roved over Olivia's body as Casey was talking. When Casey introduced Olivia, Jack took her hand in his and raised it to his lips, flashing a grin at her. "Olivia. Very nice to meet you. I have heard a lot about you and Casey didn't do you justice. Next to Casey, you are clearly the most beautiful woman here. You're sexy as hell. " he said, holding on to her hand.

Elliot wanted to roll his eyes; he couldn't believe this guy had said that! This guy was just a little too arrogant; one of those guys that thought he was a gift to all women. He hoped Olivia saw through the act.

Olivia smiled, unsure of how to react to such a bold statement. Casey jumped in. She elbowed Jack and he dropped Olivia's hand.

"Jack." She looked at Olivia and the guys. "Sorry. Jack has no verbal filter. He says what's on his mind and it gets him in trouble." She turned back to him. "Knock it off."

He shrugged as if to say "what?" and turned back to Olivia, taking a step towards her. "Do you want to get a drink?"

Olivia opened her mouth to say something when she felt Elliot's hand on her lower back. "We're going to talk to some friends. But thanks." He guided her away from Casey and Jack, seeing Melinda and Captain Cragen on the other side of the room. Olivia looked back at them as they walked away. "I'll catch up with you in a little bit Casey." she said, allowing herself to be guided by Elliot.

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"Can you believe that guy?" asked Elliot. "What an ass."

"It's fine El. It's not like he insulted me. He just is a little blunt." Olivia said. "I love Aaron and I can't believe he would be good friends with someone that's a jerk."

"Yeah, well. I think the guys an ass. Stay away from him."

"Excuse me?" Olivia said, stopping. Fin and Munch kept walking, sensing trouble was brewing. She couldn't believe that Elliot was ordering her around. "You can't tell me who I can and can't talk to. Besides, he's the best man and we're going to have to spend time together." She wasn't really impressed with Jack, but now that Elliot was acting so damn overprotective again, it riled her up.

"Liv. That's not what I meant. C'mon. I don't want to fight." He smiled and put his hand on her arm, moving her forward towards the group.

Olivia sighed and let it go. She wanted to have fun tonight and didn't want to get into it with him right now.

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Jack watched Elliot guide Olivia away from them into the crowd.

"What's the story there?" he asked Casey.

Casey shrugged. "What do you mean?" She was so used to the Elliot and Olivia dynamic; she sometimes forgot how it looked to other people. "They're partners."

"Are they screwing?" Jack asked.

Casey shook her head and sighed. "Jack! No, but it's complicated. You don't want to get in the middle of that. There are plenty of other women. Leave Liv alone." she said. She liked Jack now that she knew him better, but he was very different from Aaron. Sometimes she was surprised they were such good friends. Jack was fairly arrogant (what he called confident) and very blunt and straightforward. They had gotten off on the wrong foot when she first met him, and she really hadn't liked him much until she got to know him better. He as a loyal friend to Casey and Aaron, but there was no doubt that he was very attractive and dated a lot of women. He wasn't the right guy for his best friend.

Jack held up his hands in mock defense. "Fine." He said, but kept watching as Olivia made her way over to her friends. Casey gave him a look, ready to say something more, but then someone walked up and interrupted, and she was off walking through the crowd.

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Olivia, Elliot, Munch, Fin, Melinda and Cragen were circled around each other, having a few drinks and enjoying the hors d'oeuvres. They had been talking for well over an hour when O'Halloran walked up and greeted everyone.

"Have you guys been downstairs? They have a beautiful billiards table and another glass wall that looks out over the water. There's a gorgeous pool and patio. This place is amazing."

"Billiards?" asked Munch. "Now you're talking my language. Who's up for a game?"

Elliot shrugged his shoulders. "I'll play."

Fin nodded. "I'm in."

Elliot looked at Olivia. "Is that OK with you?"

Olivia raised her eyebrow at him. "Why would I care?"

"I don't want to leave you alone."

Cragen chimed in. "We're here. How is she going to be alone?" Olivia nodded, knowing that Elliot was still in overprotective mode. "Go. I'm fine."

Elliot, Fin and Munch left with O'Halloran, headed down the stairs.

Olivia stood and talked to Melinda and Cragen for a few more minutes.

"I'm going to get another drink." She said. "I'll be right back." Olivia wandered over to the windows, looking out over the water. The sun was setting and it was absolutely gorgeous.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" Olivia heard a voice behind her. When she turned her head, she saw Jack standing there, invading her personal space just a little too much.

"Hmm. Yes, it is." She acknowledged, taking a step away from him, but still looking through the windows.

"I'm surprised your handler let you out of his sight." He said.

Olivia turned to look at him, an incredulous look on her face. "Excuse me?" she sputtered, starting to get angry.

"You heard what I said." He smiled at her.

"You're unbelievable." She said, shaking her head. "Do you hear the things that come out of your mouth?"

"Are you going to deny it? He watches over you like a hawk. I mean, I don't blame him. You are unbelievably beautiful and sexy as hell. You must have guys trying to get in your pants all the time." He placed a hand on her shoulder. "But if you aren't involved with him, then why do you let him chase every other man away?"

Olivia shook her head again. "Take your hand off of me." She said, pushing his hand off her shoulder. "You don't know anything about him. Or me."

"I know that you're not sleeping with him. And yet…you let him own you."

"I'm not talking to you anymore. Leave me alone." She started to walk away, steaming, when Casey and Aaron walked up. "Oh great!" said Aaron. "You guys are getting to know each other better."

Olivia stopped and looked over at Jack. She turned back to Casey and Aaron, not wanting to ruin their evening. She smiled. "Yes. We are."

"I was just going to get Olivia another drink." said Jack, turning around to the bar. "What are you drinking?" he asked Olivia.

"Red wine is fine." She said, smiling back at him, even though it was killing her.

"Hey Liv." said Casey. "We were thinking that maybe we would have the bachelor and bachelorette party together. We feel like we're too old to go the traditional route. Maybe just a night out with the entire crew. What do you think of that?"

Olivia smiled. "Whatever you want to do Case. I'm here to support you." Jack handed her the glass of wine, and the four of them kept talking about the party and the wedding. Inside, Olivia was thinking about what Jack had said. She was angry. This guy had a lot of balls to think he knew her and Elliot; that he knew about their relationship. But on the other hand, there was a ring of truth to what he said. Elliot did scare off other guys; and she let him because she had hoped it was because he had feelings for her. But now, he hadn't made any attempt to move their relationship forward. Maybe that was what angered her more. That this guy barely knew her and yet he had seen something she had been ignoring.

"Liv? Did you hear what I said?" asked Casey.

"Oh. Sorry. What?"

Casey laughed. "Are you drunk already?"

"No!" said Olivia. "I was just thinking about something else. Sorry. What did you say?"

Casey rolled her eyes. "Never mind. We can talk about it later. Let's go find my mom. She wanted to make sure she saw you." Casey started to walk away and Olivia followed her. As they walked over towards Casey's parents, Olivia grabbed another glass of wine on the server's tray and deposited her empty glass. Olivia loved Casey's parents, but Casey's mom was always prying into her personal life and she knew this time would be no exception. Now that Casey was FINALLY getting married (in her mom's words), she would be grilling Olivia next.