"Hey, Casey!" Olivia said looking up from her paperwork. "How was your date?" She asked using a teasing tone on the word date.

"Hmm? Oh, fine." Before Liv had time to formulate an answer Cragen burst out of his office.

"We have a case!" The 4 detectives all got up and moved to a confined area to be briefed. "Councilor?" Cragen asked as Casey began to gather her things.

"Mmmmmm?"

"Could you join us, please?" She nodded with a confused look and followed him to the rest of the squad.

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"What's up Cap'n?" Fin asked as Casey joined them. Usually the A.D.A. didn't come for the first briefing… he was worried she didn't have the stomach for it.

"15 year old girl, found in central park, cuts on her neck, ankles, wrists, forehead, bruises all over her body." He began to post up pictures and Casey felt her stomach do flip-flops. Munch put a reassuring hand on her back.

"You okay?" He asked.

"Yeah I'll be fine." She whispered. No one at work (save Olivia) knew about their date. Everyone was staring at them, curiously. "I'm sorry, Captain, please continue."

The captain continued like normal, one part caught her attention.

"She's been in the hospital a week now but hasn't said a word. Olivia, you take the hospital. Munch and Fin, you go down to the lab and see what they've got. Elliot, start canvassing. Munch and Fin will join you when they're done." Everyone nodded and started to leave.

"Captain?" Cragen looked at Casey.

"Yes, Councilor?"

"Would you mind if I went with Liv?" He looked perplexed but shook his head. Casey grabbed her jacket and went with Olivia.

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The two women pulled up in front of St. Marks Hospital Olivia got out first and Casey followed. They approached the front desk and Olivia flashed her badge.

"We're here to see a young girl, around 15, you know her." She pulled out the picture and the nurse nodded and gave the pair directions. As they drew near her room Olivia looked at Casey. "You ready?" Casey nodded and they entered the room.

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Elliot wasn't having much luck with his task. He had asked many joggers, teens, and bird watchers, but no one seemed to know this girl. His cell phone began to ring.

"Stabeler."

"Hey, Elliot." It was Munch. "The lab turned up traces of debris, and cocaine on her clothes. They say it's not likely she was attacked in the park, only dumped there."

"Well, there are about 100 and some odd construction spots in New York…" Munch interrupted him.

"They also found lead paint, how many places use that?" Elliot could hear the phone shuffle around the Fins voice.

"I know a place that fits." He gave Elliot the address and they said their goodbyes.

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Elliot pulled up in front of the old apartment building. He looked around and saw a daycare center down the street.

"Hi." He said to one of the little girls outside. "Do you know where your babysitter is?"

"Who are you?" She asked in her small high voice.

"I'm a police man."

"Can I see your badge?"

"Good answer." He laughed and handed it to her. She gave it back and ran inside appearing moments later with a young woman in her thirties.

"There he is, Miss Katie." She said.

"Thank you, Angela. Go play." The little girl skipped off to join her fellow pre-scholars in a rousing game of "House." "Can I help you?" She asked Elliot.

"I was wondering if you have ever seen this girl." He said pulling out her picture.

"Oh my god, that's Madison!"

"You know her?" He asked.

"She worked here in the summers. The kids really love her… is she-"

"She's fine, mam." He said putting the photo back in his pocket. "Would you mind coming down to the station later to fill in some blanks?"

"Of course… Daycare closes at 6:00 I'll be there at 6:30."

"Thank you." Elliot got back in his car and called Casey. "I got somethin' her name is Madison."

A/N: Okay, I know this was kind of a pointless chapter but the next one will be so much better I swear! I'll try to update it soon but I cant promise much… Next chapter: The hospital visit! Dun Dun Dun! Gasp! Now my bunnies: Review!