Pre-Note: WOW! Two-ish years and I am FINALLY getting to upload all these handwritten chaps I have. My hands are thankful. First, I'm sorry. Life got in the way, and my little fanfic bubble world had to take a back seat. Second, the unexpectedly warm reviews are what kept me writing even when I had no way to get it on here.

Blah blah, on with the drama!

I don't own anything SVU or Law & Order. Someone else beat me to it.

Chapter Four

Olivia couldn't believe what she had just heard. Her whole body was shaking and tears threatened to expose themselves. Not with sadness, but with anger. Why would they even think twice of arresting Elliot? She closed her eyes, shaking her head, as if trying to rid all the rapid moving thoughts out of her head. Taking a deep breath, she tried reasoning with her captain.

"I can't not go Captain. He's my partner!"

"Which is why you should let us go down there and see what's going on. We're lucky homicide even called us." He glanced at Fin. "Call Munch, and call Cassidy to tell him to get in here to field calls."

Cragen headed to the elevators, only to have Olivia jump in front of him.

"Elliot didn't do this." She knew it with every fiber of her soul.

Exasperated, he stepped closer to her, lowering his voice.

"Olivia, I know. No one is going to believe that he did. But you also know that you cannot interfere with homicide's investigation. You are too close."

"At least let me come with you, just as support for him. I won't be a detective, I'll be his...his friend."

She was hoping he would just say yes, because him saying no would not stop her.

And Cragen knew this.

"Fine. But I am serious. If you step one damn foot in your detective shoes, I will be forced to suspend your ass and make a note of it in your jacket."

She grasped his shoulders. "Thank you Don!"

He sighed heavily, "Don't thank me yet."

The ride in the car was virtually a silent one.

The one thing they did discuss was that Fin with work with Munch and Cassidy quietly to see what they could find out about the case that may help Elliot. When Olivia started to object, they pointed out that since Brian knew Elliot the least, then he could be more impartial than the rest of us.

Once that was established, the silence played on. And on.

Olivia would catch quick glances from Cragen through the review mirror.

She even caught Fin looking at her through his side mirror.

"I'm fine people!" Olivia hollered.

Finally getting to the precinct, the three of them rushed out of the car, through the front doors. Cragen and Fin flashed their badges and requested to speak with the captain.

Before he walked off, Cragen hesitantly turned to Olivia. "While we are with their captain, why don't you go see Elliot." He was entirely sure it was a good idea suggesting this.

"Yeah, um...okay." She turned towards one of the officers. "I need to see Elliot Stabler." She hated saying her next words. "He's being held here."

Without a glance up, the officer was looking through their database, "What's he in for?"

"Nothing."

The young officer looked up at her, eyes full of annoyance.

"That's what they all say." Contempt dripping from her voice.

Olivia just stared at her.

"Fine. What department would be holding this person that's being held for 'nothing'?" Using finger quotes, the officer waited impatiently.

And that pissed Olivia off.

Leaning over the desk, she got into the officer's face.

"Listen to me you fucking moron." Her voice low and angry. "You don't know what you are even talking about. Are you even a real cop you prissy shit? Have you ever heard of professional courtesy? Or are you that much of an insignificant bitch that no one felt you were worth teaching that to?"

Hatred filled her eyes as she answered. "Third floor."

"Thank you."

Olivia marched off in search other elevators. Turning a corner, she didn't see any. Going the other way led to none as well. "Fuck." She mumbled. She turned around and approached the same bitch officer.

"Where are the elevators?"

She pointed to a hallway behind her and gave a smug smile and Olivia rolled her eyes.

Finally locating an elevator, which she was sure only took so long to find that to her mind being elsewhere, got in and pressed '3' and leaned against the wall.

She took deep breaths. So many emotions were running through her. What had happened? How was Elliot?

Squeezing her eyes shut, she was able to slow her mind down and was calm enough to see him.

Until the doors opened.

Then all her thoughts and emotions ran through her with a vengence. Anxiety added to the mix now that she was so close to him.

She rushed out of the elevator, meeting another desk cop. Only this one didn't seem to be a bitch, and seemed to be around longer.

"Hi! Excuse me, I'm looking for Elliot Stabler, he's being held here."

"The detective that off'ed his wife? Yeah, he's here. Follow me."

Biting her tongue, she followed.

And there he was. Looking miserable.

She wished she could erase everything for him. Every crappy thing.

Stepping up to the bars, she grabbed them and she wished she could squeeze through them.

"El."

His head shot up and he immediately got up, quickly making his way to her.

"Liv! Oh fucking shit Liv. I didn't-. She-"

"El, I know. Don't say anymore about it."

"I don't know what happened."

Elliot's face was red and blotchy. He'd obviously been crying, though she would never point it out. She reached through the bars, grasping the front of his shirt. Anything, just to be able to hold him somehow.

"Cragen and Fin are here talking to the captain. Whatever we have to do, we will get you out of here. You didn't do anything, so you shouldn't have to be in here."

"How do you figure I didn't do it? What gives you such faith in me that I wouldn't."

"Because I love you. And I don't love stupid people."

AFTER NOTES: Sorry it's short. Gotta get back into the swing of things. I'll be able to post of few of these pretty quickly though since I have a bunch handwritten. Please review and SO GLAD TO BE BACK!