Hopefully this might make up for the poor quality of the previous chapter. I have been made aware of some mistakes I made in regards to Olivia's recovery and I have tried to rectify these a bit in this chapter but its not perfect so I apologize.

"I don't remember", Olivia's first instinct was to try and change the subject but she had a feeling it wouldn't be that easy.

"Don't pull that crap with me Olivia, I've been a lawyer long enough to know when someone is lying to me", Alex was still stood up. She was pacing now like she did when a case was weighing on her mind.

"I have no idea what to tell you Alex, you were close and I guess I came to you for help", Olivia didn't look up when she spoke; she knew what was coming next.

"A second lie! The raid was on the other side of Manhattan. Why are you lying to me?", Alex was clearly getting mad at her now.

"Jeez Alex, I am not on the stand you know. I am so tired, I am going to sleep", the sympathy card was really her last resort; Olivia did not want to use it as leverage but she also really didn't want to have this particular conversation.

"You better not be using this as an excuse", Alex had stopped pacing and stood before Olivia with a stern look and her arms crossed. Olivia thought it wise not to say anything else and simply sat there. "Fine Liv, I will help you into bed but tomorrow we are going to finish this conversation", when Alex was finished Olivia nodded and began to get up before changing her mind.

"I can sleep here Alex; your couch is actually very comfortable", Olivia offered a smile trying to diffuse the tension.

"Don't be ridiculous, you are sleeping in a proper bed and I am sleeping on this couch", Alex gripped Olivia's arm and eased her up.

"This actually hurts quite a bit Alex; I would really love to stay here", to Olivia's surprise Alex released her; allowing her to drop back into her previous comfortable position.

"Fine I will get you some blankets and pillows", with that Alex was gone. Clearly Olivia had struck a nerve. She knew Alex wasn't used to people not answering her questions but Olivia never expected her to get so mad with her.

Alex returned swiftly and began arranging pillows and covering Olivia with blankets. She didn't say another word and neither did Olivia. Before leaving the room Alex paused, "Shout me if you start to feel unwell or need anything". She turned off the lights and disappeared into her bedroom, softly closing the door.

Olivia managed to stay awake for a few more minutes, her eyelids were so heavy and the painkillers she had taken were kicking in. Her vision was blurring but the pain in her shoulder had faded to a dull ache. At this moment Olivia was watching the thin strip of light beneath Alex's door. She could see the shadows of movement but they soon stopped. Soon the lights were turned off and the apartment was silent. Olivia couldn't fight it anymore; she fell into a deep drug induced sleep.

Olivia was woken by a door slamming; she didn't open her eyes straight away. She listened carefully; she could hear footsteps and someone rattling about in what sounded like the kitchen. Eventually she opened her eyes; she had forgotten Alex had brought her back to her house. Her eyes adapted to the light slowly, it was dark still; she must have only been asleep a few hours.

Olivia sat up; her arm was killing her so she quickly downed the water and the painkillers which Alex must have left on the table next to her. Suddenly Alex appeared, she must have been in the kitchen with the door shut.

"How are you feeling?", Alex was still mad; Olivia could tell from the first syllable.

"Like crap, it sucks to get shot", Olivia rubbed her eyes she knew what was probably going to come.

"I'll get you some food", Alex went to turn back into the kitchen.

"I'm still exhausted Alex, I might go back to sleep for a few more hours", already her eyes were blurring again.

"You've been asleep for about 26 hours now you know", Alex checked the time on her watch and nodded when she figured out she was correct in her assumption.

"Wow, maybe I'll try and stay up for a bit. Have you heard from Elliot?", Alex turned on the lights and took a seat on the other side of the living room.

"He called a few hours ago. I told him you were asleep", Olivia sensed Alex was avoiding telling her something.

"What about the case Alex?"

"He is working on it with Fin. They have found the baby but the young woman is still missing", Olivia at least felt some relief at her omission.

"How was the baby?", Olivia trusted Elliot; he would find the girl.

"He said the baby was being checked out but they are okay", Olivia could still tell Alex was holding something back.

"What else Alex? Tell me exactly what he said", Olivia tried to sit up but she was still extremely uncomfortable.

"There was some blood on the baby's clothes, the M.E tested it and it came back with some curious results", Olivia was getting more and more impatient.

"Just tell me"

"The blood had some matches to the babies DNA, they think the blood belongs to the Baby's mother", Alex finally relaxed clearly she had given up all the information she knew.

"The young woman was the baby's mother", Olivia felt a bit better now that she knew something about the case.

"Olivia, feel up to finishing our conversation?", Alex held her hands together in her lap. Olivia decided now would probably be a good time considering she could plead exhaustion at any point.

"What do you want to know?"

"Tell me why you came to my office"

"The truth is I didn't really realise I was coming to you until I was there. I was walking and then I was at your door", Olivia saw Alex accept this and formulate a response in her head, she had done this countless times in the court room and Olivia usually enjoyed watching her at work.

"That would suggest you subconsciously wanted to see me", Olivia simply nodded allowing Alex to continue. "Now why would you want me at that moment in time? Because you were in trouble maybe and you trust me or you have something you want to talk to me about. Which one is it?", when she was finished she turned to Olivia clearly expecting a response.

"I am not sure yet", Olivia decided now was the time for honesty.

"What do you mean? You have got to give me more to work with", Alex was up and pacing again.

"Look, recently I feel like I should tell you something but I'm not sure if that would be the right thing to do", Alex frowned at her this time and paused with her pacing.

"Tell me, clearly it is something that is bothering you so you should get it off your chest", Alex gestured for her to speak. Olivia could feel herself trying to talk, why shouldn't she just say it? Alex was her friend and if all else failed she could blame the drugs. The response was welling up inside her throat; there was no stopping it now.

"I think I might Love you maybe"

"Oh…"