Chapter Four- Confrontation
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Olivia was looking up an old 'friend' Harvey Davidson. He had been arrested because of her and had recently been paroled out. He was usually a harmless guy, but when his boss told him to do something. He did it. His boss, Nathan Blair was who Olivia had to watch out her. He had no conscience, and no sense of right and wrong. Olivia was grateful that he was still in jail.
"Whatcha got?" Munch asked peering over her shoulder.
"Harvey Davidson, Just released. Ran with him when I was with the Feds. Val was usually with us." She said.
Dani got to her feet. "Then let's get him."
Olivia glared. "We have no probable cause." She argued.
Dani scoffed. "Probable cause can kiss my ass. I want the bad guy."
"So do I." Olivia shot back. "But I don't want it to be thrown out of court either."
Dani took a set toward her. "Makes me think that maybe you're not really on our side after all. Maybe you liked working for those Feds because you got a chance to legally be with those psychos. Tell me Detective Benson, did you blow anyone up?"
"No I didn't. My group was mostly peaceful." She replied, tightly controlling her temper.
Dani smirked. "Well if your group was so peaceful then why are you back here?"
" I said mostly."
"So you lied." She said, taking a step toward the other detective.
"No I didn't. You just assumed." Olivia replied. "What kind of detective assumes answers that don't have evidence to back it up? Well unless the detective in question is looking for a lawsuit." She added emphasis to the latter part of her words.
Dani's mouth twitched as Olivia hit a nerve. "Well at least my mother wasn't a whore."
This was too much. Even for Olivia. She lunged at Dani with a fist and eyes full of anger. Dani reacted by twisting Olivia's arm behind her, which Olivia had anticipated. She bent her body forward and tossed Dani over her own body, causing her to fall into her desk. The others hurried to subdue them. Elliot wrapped his arms around Olivia and pulled her back, while Fin and Munch fought a screaming Dani. She yelled profanities at Olivia, who was glaring back at her in Elliot's arms.
"Enough!" They heard Cragen yell. The room went deadly silent.
"I want both you to knock it off and focus on this case. A federal agent is dead and I do not ever want find the two of you fighting in my squadroom again understand?"
Olivia managed a feeble nod, but her glare was still focused on the blonde standing across from her, just out of her reach.
Munch let Dani go, while Fin was prepared to tackle her again if she made a move toward Olivia. Much to their disappointment, she didn't. She stormed out of the squadroom and into her police car, driving off.
Elliot let Olivia go. She didn't saw a word, just stormed in the other direction, into Casey's office her face still dark with rage.
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"I hate her." she said bitterly.
Casey gave her a sarcastic smile. "You're not the only one." She replied, riffling through some papers. "We've butted heads a few times too."
"What happened?" Olivia asked, leaning her head back in the chair across from Casey.
"Blamed me for getting some evidence thrown out of a case." She said shrugging. "It almost came to blows."
"It just did for us."
Casey smiled. "I didn't hear that."
Alex knocked on the door and slipped in. "How's the case coming?"
Olivia ran her fingers through her hair. "Not well. Not with Detective Beck over there, trying to jump down my throat every chance she gets."
Alex sat down beside her. "Try not to worry about it. I doubt she'll be able to stay for long. She's been causing too many problems for this squad." The DA told her.
Turning to Casey she asked, "Is it okay if I work this case with you? It's the only thing that'll keep the Feds from taking over."
"Not a problem with me." Casey replied with a grin.
Olivia found herself smiling too. "It'll be like old times."
Alex gave her a quick hug. "We've missed you." She said. "We really have."
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Melinda stared down at the body of Valerie Hampton. It disturbed her. She had seen a lot of horrific things in her career, but the murder of a federal agent that tried so hard to right the wrong in the world just got under her skin. She was not the type to cry often, but this time she found herself feeling wetness trail down her cheeks. This was the second case this week. First a child, now a friend of Olivia's. It could have been her lying on the table. Melinda just couldn't take it. When she saw the child, she had seen her own daughter. Now seeing Valerie, she saw her friend.
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"I'm dreaming." Alex said softly, staring at the man standing before her.
Tim Donovan smiled, a smile laced with grief and a hint of sorrow. "Miss Cabot." He greeted, shaking a dazed Alex's hand.
Olivia moved out of Casey's office from behind her. "I was gonna tell you, but I didn't know if I could." She said.
Alex had a look of confusion and disbelief on her face, while Casey looked just plain confused.
"I got put in witness protection before you did. I always wanted to tell you, but I couldn't." he explained.
Alex looked like she was going to cry. Her guilt over his death had haunted her everyday for years. It had wormed its way into her heart where it stayed and grew. Now seeing him again was too much. He could see the changes of looks in her eyes, from disbelief to confusion to finally joy.
"I have some info about the case." He said, handing her a file. "Thought it might help you."
Alex took it and flipped through. Her eyes grew wide behind her black framed glasses. "You do know what you're handing me here."
Tim nodded. "Every single undercover agent that worked the case, so you don't waste your time arresting anyone that's a Fed." He said.
Olivia moved to take the file and glanced through it as well. "You're amazing." She said.
Alex was just smiling simply. He returned it. "Well I'm always here if you need me. Working in computer crimes until things settle down enough for me to get into narcotics or homicide." He said.
"We'll keep in touch." Alex promised as her gaze shifted to Dani bringing in an arrested man. It spelled T-R-O-U-B-L-E.
Casey didn't ask. Alex would tell her eventually, but both her and Olivia saw a hint of something that flashed between the two. Both were hoping it was a spark.
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"Tell me Mr. Davidson did you rape Valerie Hampton because you couldn't get some?" Dani asked, walking around the table in the questioning room.
He coughed. "You're arresting me for rape?"
Dani smiled. "Yes sir, as a matter of fact yes."
"I didn't do it."
"That's what they all say."
Harvey glared at her. "I didn't rape nobody."
Dani slapped him across the face. "We're gonna try this again. Tell me why the hell did you rape Valerie Hampton."
He winced. "I told you I didn't do it." He protested.
She pulled out her gun. Olivia stormed into the room.
"What the fuck are you doing?" The more experienced detective demanded.
"Working a case, unlike someone who's made no progress."
Olivia glared. "Harvey didn't do it." She said.
"Then why were you looking him up?"
Olivia's eyes grew frighteningly cold. "I looked him up because we both knew Valerie. I wanted so see if he knew anything."
"Well that means he did it."
Olivia was ready to punch Dani, but she held herself back as Harvey watched the exchange between the women.
"I'm his alibi. He was with me during the time frame."
Dani glared. "He did it." She insisted. She dropped the clip in front of Olivia's face and stormed out of the questioning room.
Olivia drew a breath and glanced at the confused man. "She's new." She explained sitting down. "Let me as you a few questions and I would appreciate it if you answered me as if I were Persephone."
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"She's a one of them." Dani said, plopping down on Elliot's lap.
"Who's one of who?" Elliot asked, turning a deep shade of red.
"Olivia is one of those people that keep blowing up buildings." Dani said.
Elliot's eyes turned dark. "I would have evidence before I made accusations like that. She's one of the most respected detectives in New York. You'll sully your own reputation before you make a dent in hers." He warned.
Dani got mad. "She's a bitch and I'm not afraid to say it. She thinks she's all that because she worked a Fed case. I hate Feds. I hate her. She has no sense of her job. She doesn't care about getting the bad guy."
Elliot was losing his own temper. "She does. She just cares about getting the right bad guy."
"Harvey Davidson has a record. He did it."
Elliot rolled his eyes. "If you have evidence to back it up, you can say that."
"I do. He has a record. He knew the victim. Betrayed by the victim. If that's not motive then I don't know what is." She said forcefully.
He was too exhausted to argue. She bounced up and headed toward Casey's office.
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Twenty four hours later, a very angry looking Alex strode into the squad room. Tim Donovan was close at her heels and he did not look very happy either. Alex's blue eyes flashed coldly to the desk across from Ellioit's. Olivia got up from hers and moved to a corner to watch.
Dani looked up. "Hi Counselor."
Alex threw a file onto Dani's desk. "Explain that."
Dani glanced at it. "The evidence to convict Harvey Davidson." She said smugly. "Gonna congratulate me now?"
"The case has been thrown out of court." Alex said, her voice dangerously calm.
Dani, however, didn't notice. She jumped to her feet. "HOW THE HELL CAN YOU LET THAT HAPPEN?" she demanded.
Alex lost her already slipping control over the cold fire that was burning inside of her. "HOW THE HELL CAN I LET THAT HAPPEN? YOU FUCKING LIED ABOUT THE EVIDENCE. YOU MADE AN ARREST UNDER NO PROBABLE CAUSE! THAT'S ENOUGH FOR ME TO DEMAND THAT YOU BE ARRESTED ON OBSTRUCTION!"
Dani flicked Alex off. "Listen Counselor I'm doing my job. I made the arrest. It's yours to see that he gets convicted, not me." She said. "I'm doing my job, maybe it's you who's incapable."
"You little bitch…" Alex said, fuming from the ears. "If it wasn't that Cragen specifically asked me not to, I would have you arrested on an obstruction charge."
Dani smirked. "I'm the one with the gun." She said.
Tim moved forward. He positioned himself to that he had a clear shot at Dani, just in case. His hand went to his weapon. Alex moved away from him so that she was an inch away from Dani's face.
"One more screw-up Detective and I will demand that you be arrested for obstruction and sentenced to the maximum sentence. I will not tolerate cases being jeopardized because of your contempt for the state's laws. Remember Detective one more screw-up and you won't be working at this desk anymore." She said her voice cold and eyes icy.
Then she spun on her heels and strode away.
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"Tell me why she's still here?" Munch asked Cragen as the two sat in his dark office.
"Because she's a good cop." Cragen replied slowly.
"But everyone hates her. She got in a fight with Olivia, tried to get in a fight with Casey, accused Alex of sucking at her job, and managed to piss of every single member of the squad." Munch complained.
"All of which have nothing to do with her detective skills." Cragen replied.
Munch opened his mouth to argue, only to have Cragen raised his hand for him to shut it.
"Elliot likes her it seems like. She's a good detective. She stays. End of discussion." Cragen said bluntly.
Munch got up but stopped, "Cap, you're gonna regret it." He said, before exiting.
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Olivia and Elliot were alone. First time in days. They hadn't been home since the day that found Valerie's body. Olivia refused to rest. Elliot wanted to think about anything but his mistake with Dani. She had been called out on a case. Finally. Just her and Fin. Secretly Olivia was hoping that Fin would teach her a lesson or two, but probably no such luck. She felt bad for the detective.
"Got anything?" he asked leaning back and stretching his muscles.
She shook her head. "Nothing. This has to be some sort of freakish accident, because there is absolutely nothing for us to go on." She said frustration building up in every fiber of her being.
He laid a gentle hand on her shoulder. "We'll get him." He said softly.
She pulled away from him. "Says who?" she demanded.
He blinked in surprise.
She lost it. "Elliot I spent months being Persephone. I spent time in the middle of people that knew nothing about me. I had to be someone else. I wasn't Olivia Benson anymore. My biggest desire was to come back to New York. Be me again, but when I came back it was like walking into another role I had to play. I come back here to find someone else in my place. Some bitch who walks in takes the job I've been working for seven years. She replaced me like I've never even been here. Working cases that I've worked. Making arrests and ruling this squad like she's been here for years. You're my best friend, but this time you're on her side. Tell me Elliot, what has she got that I don't have? Does she fill those spaces that I left?"
He stared at her.
She sighed. "Maybe I should transfer. It's obvious that you don't want me as your partner anymore. So tell me right now, do you want me to go?"
He choked out his next words. He couldn't let her leave. Not again. Not after just getting her back.
"Liv, please no." he begged.
She was surprised to find tears in his eyes. Within seconds she was in his arms.
"God, Liv. I can't let you go again. I tried to move on, but it was impossible. Dani means nothing to me. It's you Olivia. It's always been you. When you left for that Fed job, all I could think about is if I would ever see you again. If the next time I did see you, would you be standing before me in the squad room, or would I be identifying a body in the morgue?" He whispered, burying his face in her hair.
"Olivia I love you." He said softly, bringing his face only a centimeter away from hers. Close enough to touch. Close enough to graze her lips with his.
They closed the distance between them.
Olivia could almost hear the fireworks go off in the background as she fought to control the butterflies fluttering in her stomach.
Fireworks it wasn't. The sound of an opening door, however, it was.
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