Once out of the door, he looked left then right seeing her walking half a block away. He ran to catch up to her. "Liv!" He called when he got within earshot. "Liv...Olivia, wait up, what's going on?"

Olivia ignored James' attempt and kept walking. She didn't want to be around anyone for a while. She hated that she felt this way every time she was around Cassie. She was unable to show any emotion or feeling unless it was convenient for her and even then it was just a half-hearted facade. Every second that she was thinking about the situation with Cassie only angered her more. A loud voice brought her out of her reverie.

"OLIVIA BENSON!" She stopped and turned around to see James on her heel.

"James, I..." she started but he put his hands up to stop her.

"Are you okay Liv? What the hell did she want?" James' voice laced with concern. She finally looked up and made eye contact with him.

"I'm sorry Jay, but I don't think I'm good company right now. I'm too pissed right now and just want to be alone. I'm sorry to ruin your night; hopefully tomorrow night will be better." She offered a weak smile.

"You sure Livvie? I don't want you to be alone, I could come with you." He raised his eyebrows in response.

"Nah, that's ok. I'll give you a call though if I need anything, ok?" She just wanted to go home and curl up on the couch.

"Deal, but call me when you get home ok Sweetie?" He pulled her into a warm embrace.

"Ok, will do Jay." She pulled away and started in the direction of her apartment.

James went back into the club in search of his new found friends. He spotted them on the dance floor and decided to get a drink and meet them at the table. When they made their way back James explained the situation with Olivia.

"I'm sorry to hear that," Serena said as she looked at Alex. "Is she going to be alright?"

"Yeah, I think so. I don't know what went on between them, but she'll be ok in a few days."

Alex fidgited with her glass for a few minutes before gathering the courage to ask some questions she hoped James would answer. "I hope you don't mind my asking, but what happened between Detective Benson and her ex?" Her urge to know was out of concern for the brunette detective and it was betrayed in her voice.

James preceded to tell the lovely ladies the story of Olivia and Cassie's relationship. The information he divulged appalled Alex, to think that someone who claims to love you can cause so much pain. If she ever ran into this woman she would give her a piece of her mind and more.

"Liv can be so stubburn," he continued with a 'lighter subject'. "She always has to act so strong, even though she is torn apart inside and not much for letting people help."

A stranger then approached the table and asked Serena to dance. She made her way out of the booth and followed the woman onto the dance floor. Alex used this time alone with James to her advantage. "James, I would like to..."she started, looking for extra courage. "I...um, sort of have a favor I would like to ask of you."

He looked at her with a knowing smirk on his face and listened to her request.