A/N: I know its been a while since I updated this story. I hit a major wall of writers block and then started working on Beginnings. I hope everyone enjoys this chapter. as always reviews are welcomed

Casey followed Olivia into her, actually their apartment, with her suitcase in tow. She was amazed at how much Olivia still loved her even after the coward act she had done. The better question would be would she forgive her and still love her when she tells her the biggest secret of all.

"Casey put your stuff in the master bedroom." Olivia said as she locked the door behind them.

Casey turned to Olivia to ask her a question when she was interrupted with the familiar ringing of Olivia's cell phone.

Olivia smiled at Casey apologetically and answered her phone.

"Benson."

Olivia was quiet for a few minutes listening to the caller on the other end.

"Fine I'll meet you there Munch." Olivia said as she snapped the phone shut. "I'm sorry Casey. Munch caught a break on a case him and Fin has been working. I'm partnered with him until this case is other."

"That's fine I need to work on opening arguments anyways."

"I'll be back as soon as possible." Olivia said as she opened the door and stepped out shutting it behind her.

Casey took this time to look around the apartment. Olivia hadn't changed anything since she left. Their wedding picture still hung above the fireplace.

Casey smiled when she looked at the fire place. That was where Olivia first told her she loved her, where they first made love, and where Olivia had proposed. The fireplace had to be Casey's favorite spot in the apartment.

Casey walked into the bedroom and was amazed to see the bed made. That was something Olivia rarely did. She was usually called out in the middle of the night and never got to return for days on in. When she did finally returned she was always so exhausted she usually collapsed on the bed fully clothed and passed out. She would always sleep as late and long as she wanted when she finished a case unless she was called back in. Which had happened a time or two, leaving Olivia to work two major cases back to back with no more than about three hours sleep.

Casey often wondered how Olivia lasted so long with so little sleep. It had to be the years of training she had forced upon her body. She had seen Olivia lean back in her chair and take a ten minute nap only to awake fully refreshed as if she had slept for eight hours.

Casey progressed through the apartment until she reached what was once their office. She opened the door slowly and started laughing when she saw the cold case files everywhere. On one wall was pictures with lines and words jotted between them. One wall was covered with decorations Olivia had been given throughout her career. Olivia had never wanted them posted saying she was only doing her job when she earned them. It was Casey who wanted them shown and displayed. Trying to convince her that they were worth showing. Olivia had finally given in.

Casey quietly shut the door behind her and walked to the last room in the apartment. They had turned it into their guest room when they had married. Casey opened the door and hit her knees sobbing when she saw what Olivia had done. The guest room had been turned into a nursery.

It was a project that Olivia had started when they had began to try to have a child. She had painted the walls a neutral yellow and light blue. The crib was put together and to the side. The changing table was under the window and a small chester drawers was to the left. There was a rocking chair that was new. The last time Casey had peeked in the room there was no rocking chair or the looney toons border.

Casey slowly raised her self off the floor and shut the door. She had felt pretty low at times in her life, especially after she had left Olivia. Today after seeing that room she felt her lowest. She couldn't believe that someone would carry a torch for her, or anyone, for as long as Olivia had. Much less keep a room decorated in their house as a reminder of everything they once had but would probably never had again. Casey was willing to bet that no matter how much the guys pushed she hadn't so much as looked at another woman since she walked out on her. Olivia took her vows seriously. Olivia was going to be devastated when she told her the truth of what happened while she was living with her parents.

Olivia unlocked the door and quietly slipped in. It was after two in the morning and she didn't want to disturb Casey. She slipped out of her shoes and started to tip toe toward the couch when she noticed a light streaming out from under the office door.

Olivia opened the door expecting to see Casey going over notes but instead she was slumped over the desk lightly snoring. Olivia shook her head at the sight as she walked over to her.

"Casey wrap your arms around my neck and I'll carry you to bed" Olivia whispered as she leaned down.

"Working on opening statement" Casey mumbled never opening her eyes.

"Babe your exhausted and need to sleep. You're going to be no good to the victim if you fall asleep in court. Now wrap your arms around my neck and I'll carry."

"mmmkay" Casey mumbled again as she did as Olivia asked.

Olivia picked Casey up with the same ease she had done for years before she left. Olivia maneuvered down the hall and though the bedroom door so not to jostle Casey or bump into a wall. She did a sharp in take of air as she released Casey and she slid down her body, igniting her body into flames.

Olivia quietly undressed her going over her current case in her head to try and keep her mind and hands from wandering. She lifted her feet sliding them under the covers and pulled them up. Making sure Casey would stay nice and warm during the night. She kissed her on the forehead before turning to leave.

"I need to tell you something" Casey whispered her voice full of sleep.

"In the morning Case." Olivia said as she made her way to the door "tell me in the morning right now get some sleep."

"Love you" Casey whispered as she rolled over and began to snore.