Authors Note: Clue Impaired - Thank you so much for your hints. I'll definitely use them. I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. I am a huge fan of "Third Watch", but I have yet to get the first season on DVD. Maybe this weekend if I find time. Anyway, hope you all enjoy the next chapter! As always, please review.

Disclaimer: Only Anna, the perps/victims are mine. Everyone else is not.

"We'll have it tested and I'll call you with the results," Melinda said, standing up. Her eyes rested on the older, more experienced detective for a moment, before glancing at the younger one. She could see the same passion in this new detective that had always been in Olivia, and could only hope to have more oppurtunities to work with her.

"Thanks Melinda," Olivia nodded, standing up as well. "I 'ppreciate it," she added. She pulled off her gloves and pushed a dark strand of hair out of her face. Looking down at their young victim, a little part of her ached for the girl and the girls family, who would soon recieve the news a parent never wished for. Sighing, she glanced at Faith. "You guys have this crowd covered?" she asked.

"Yea," Faith replied with a slight nod of her head. "Shove it, Bosco," she warned, glancing to her left in time to see him shoot her an annoyed look. Her eyes rested on Olivia once more. "If you guys get done early tonight, or need a break, give me a call. We'll be off at 11 if you and your partner want to grab a drink with us afterwards," she offered. She knew that Special Victims was quite possibly the hardest unit to work in, and the men and women who were a part of it never seemed to catch a break from other police officers. No one could understand why they chose to be in that unit, and pretty much alienated them. But Faith could relate somewhat, having kids of her own.

"Thanks. That'd be great," Olivia replied with a small smile. She looked at her watch and sighed, knowing what they had to do. "We better get going. This girls parents have to be out of their minds with worry by now," she explained. "We'll see you later," she added before heading to their black Sedan, Anna following closely behind.

"Who was that?" Bosco asked, emphasizing the 'who', referring to the new detective once the pair had left.

"Benson's partner for this case. Brand new detective with the SVU," Faith answered, glaring at someone who was trying to push their way through. "Get back," she warned. When he did not comply, she rested her hand on her handcuffs. "Don't make me arrest you," she sighed in annoyance. "Get back now." The man grumbled before heading back to the spot where he'd been standing in.

"Pretty easy on the eyes," Bosco smirked. He glanced over at Faith, who was shooting him a look. "What?!" he asked defensively. "Well, she was!"

"And that's the first thing you comment on about her? Not her skills or personality?" Faith asked, rolling her eyes slightly. "Never mind, I forgot, I'm talking to you."

"Come on Faith, you should know me by now," Bosco laughed. "But you still love me." He groaned as someone tried to slip past him. "You're gonna get back there unless you want me to move you back there. Got it?" he asked, an edge in his voice. As the person turned away from him, he looked back to Faith. "Why the hell'd you say we'd stick around here and do crowd control?" he asked.

"Can I help you?" an older woman asked, opening the door to see two women standing on her porch. She looked to be about 40, but the dark circles under her eyes were a clear indication that she hadn't been sleeping.

"Mrs. Waters?" the woman nodded her head, indicating that was who she was. "Detectives Benson and Cipriani," Olivia said, flashing her badge. "May we come in?" she asked. She hated informing the families - it was always very difficult to watch their spirits lift when they thought their loved one had been found, only to have their world come crashing down a moment later with the news that the same person was found, but not alive.

"Did you find my baby?" Mrs. Waters asked, stepping aside to let the two detectives in. Her chin trembled when she saw the grim expression on the women's faces. "Rob! Rob, get down here!" her voice shook. She looked at Olivia pleadingly. "Did you find Stacy?" she asked once more. "No!" she crumbled after a moment, falling into a heap to the floor. Anna caught her in time before she hit the floor fully.

"I'm so sorry," Anna whispered, stroking the sobbing woman's hair. She looked up to Olivia, her own bright blue eyes tear-filled as she seemed to be asking what to do. "I'm so sorry," the young brunette whispered once more, rocking the woman back and forth gently as she cried in her arms.