Chapter 2: Getting To Know Each Other
Olivia returns from court to find Munch and Finn right where they were when she left.
"How's the paperwork going guys?"
Finn just shakes his head "Baby girl, you don't want to know."
Smiling, Olivia playfully nudges Munch. "Have you seen my partner?" "I'm exhausted and if he's in the cribs sleeping I'm going to...
Munch cuts her off "Liv, if he's up there I doubt it's for sleep."
Munch and Finn let out a laugh.
Olivia looks confused.
Finn chimes in "Baby girl your partner was assigned to showing the new ADA around and he's been taking that job seriously all morning."
"What's she like?" Did you guys get a chance to talk to her?" Olivia questioned. "I can't believe Cragen sent her off on her first day here with Elliot without a warning."
"Uh-hum, I can assure all of you that Stabler won't be pulling any of his usual stunts with this one." Cragen stated.
"I don't know Cap, I haven't seem him miss yet. He's quite the ladies man. I'm just glad he and Olivia decided early on to draw the line at partners."
"Munch, I don't see the daughter of Judge Donnelly being phased by any of Stabler's one liners." Cragen reiterated.
Munch, Finn, and Olivia all looked shocked. Knowing her last name they hadn't put it together that she could be related to Judge Donnelly.
"Bahahaha" Olivia couldn't contain her laughter. "Does Elliot know?"
"I didn't tell him."
"Cap, that's too funny. My partners ego is going to need a vest after being shot down like that."
Finn, also laughing, says "I wish I could be there to see that smug look come off his face."
Munch, always looking for the conspiracy, says "Cap, I smell a rat. You set him up didn't you?"
Cragen just smiles and says "maybe Stabler will focus more on his paperwork now." As he walks back to his office.
Meanwhile Elliot decides to show Quinn the roof.
Elliot tells her this is where they go to clear their heads or in his case keep from bashing in the face of a perp who sees nothing wrong with assaulting women or harming children.
"So, what do you think so far?" Elliot asks her.
"I think it's everything Alex and Casey said it would be and I know it will be difficult but I'm ready."
"I'm glad, we go through a lot of ADA's around here."
"Well Detective Stabler, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon."
"I guess you and Alex and Casey hit it off quickly."
"Actually, we all attended law school together and hit it off long ago. I couldn't have made it through without them."
"I'm guessing you've met my mother, Judge Elizabeth Donnelly?"
"Wait, no. You're Judge Donnelly's daughter?"
"Yes." "I can tell by that look on your face you know her well Detective Stabler."
"I do. She's one tough lady."
"Hahaha that's certainly one way of putting it." "Don't get me wrong I both love and admire my mother but she can be incredibly overbearing at times." "She's the only one who didn't want me to take this job she's afraid I can't handle it."
"Well you'll just have to show her." "My partner Olivia and I will show you the ropes and you'll get the hang of this side of things in no time."
"Thank you. I'm really looking forward to getting to know Detective Benson. I keep hearing amazing things about her."
"Are you ready to head back in?" Stabler asked "Liv should be back by now."
"Yes, I'm ready." "Thank you again for this morning Detective Stabler."
"You're very welcome. I can honestly say I've enjoyed myself and call me Elliot."
"Ok Elliot and you can call me Quinn."
Back in the squad room:
Munch and Finn are having lunch at their desks. Elliot introduces Quinn to Olivia and Olivia briefly tells them about her morning in court.
Elliot grabs his jacket and asks Quinn if she would like to join him and Olivia for lunch.
"I actually have plans to meet Alex and Casey and have instructions from them to bring Detective Benson with me." What do you say Olivia, girls only lunch?"
"I say I'm in. Just let me get my coat."
Elliot faking hurt feelings says "Liv, I can't believe your leaving me here with these two."
"Sorry El, you're on your own." "Maybe you could get an early start on our paperwork."
Olivia and Quinn exit the squad room laughing. Elliot was actually glad to she Olivia spending time with Quinn he was anxious to get his partners opinion of her.
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