Author's Note: Once again, thanks for the reviews. I seriously didn't think this fanfic would be popular, but i guess I was wrong!

This chapter is really long, which is good for you. Also, everyone's present(Christmas/Hanukkah/etc) is not only Chapter 5 tomorrow, but also "A Novak Christmas" will be posted! Then unfortunately, I'm taking a writing vacation on the 24th and the 25th. I won't be back until the 26th, so you'd have to wait until then for me to post anything. I know, you don't like it. But I'll be with family during those two days.

Read and Enjoy :)

-blueskies723

Everyone knew that as soon as they had Mark Callerini in custody, time would go slow and emotions would run high.

"I except everyone to keep their cool with this guy, or I'm taking you off the case" Cragen said to the detectives and Greyleck in the watching room. "Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes sir" they replied.

"Good. Elliot and Fin, go in there and talk to that man."

Elliot and Fin walked to the floor and opened it. They opened the door to see Mark sitting back in his seat. While Fin walked in front of the rapist, Elliot walked behind him and kicked his chair. Mark had no other choice but to sit up in his chair while Elliot stood only a foot away from him.

"Tell me Mark, do you love beating and raping woman?"

"I didn't beat or rape anybody" he snarled.

"Sure you did. Anyone would say that they didn't usually do" Fin spoke up

"Besides, we have a witness."

"Oh, you mean Casey. I know about all of you, with the exception of that new ADA" Mark said "Do you think she would let go of her old life that easily? Besides, she wouldn't testify against me."

"You obviously don't know Casey then" Elliot said as he placed his hand on the table and leaned forward in front of Mark's face "You don't know how strong she is."

"If she was strong, then why didn't she dump my ass?"

"She was probably afraid that you'll kill her. I wouldn't be that surprised, since you look like a possible killer anyway" Fin said.

"I don't need to answer to any of you! I want my damn lawyer!" Mark shouted.

"He said the magic words" Elliot muttered "I thought he was dumber than that. Let's go."

Elliot and Fin walked towards the door and left the room.

"Well he didn't admit to anything" Cragen said.

"The only thing we have on this case is the victim's testimony and ID" Greyleck said.

"The victim has a name Kim" Cragen said.

"The rest of you can call her whoever you want, but I don't care. I barely even know her."

"So you're just going to call her 'Victim'?" Munch asked "You're really smart..."

"Cut the sarcasm act John" Cragen snapped "What did I just say?"

"Well if Kim won't call Casey by her name, then I want nothing to do with this case. I'm sorry..."

Munch left the room and slammed the door. The three remaining men looked at Kim.

"That had to be the first time Munch was an emotional mess" Elliot said "Look at what you did now!"

"Elliot, watch it."

Elliot was angry at Kim. How could be possibly be so unsympathetic with the rest of the squad?

"I want you and Fin to go home for the night" Cragen said "Leave now, and that's an order."

Fin was the first to leave the room, while Elliot followed him. Cragen looked at Kim, and noticed that she had a determined look on her face.

"Please, call her Casey" the captain said gently "You're lucky Olivia wasn't here tonight, because her reaction would have been worst..."

He walked in front of her and left the room. And like several times before when they didn't get along, Kim Greyleck was left in a room alone.

Casey opened her eyes and looked at the ceiling. She realized that it wasn't the ceiling she was used to, and sat up on the bathroom floor.

She didn't remember why she locked herself in the room, or when for that matter. She slowly got up from the floor and unlocked the door. She opened the door and noticed that she wasn't in her own apartment. She walked down the hallway to see Olivia in the kitchen, placing scrambled eggs on paper plates.

Olivia heard the footsteps and looked up from what she was doing.

"I'm surprised that you left the bathroom."

"I don't even mention why I locked myself in there in the first place" Casey said as she sat down at the table.

"You don't remember?" Olivia asked.

"Lately, all the days have been mixed up. The last thing I remember is leaving the hospital with you and Elliot...and then before that..."

Casey looked at the food placed in front of her. She wasn't hungry; all she could think about was what happened as her days have been mixing together. Olivia sat down, and started eating her breakfast. A few minutes later, Olivia noticed that Casey still hasn't touched her eggs.

"Casey, you need to eat."

"I'm not that hungry."

"Let me guess, you're not that tired either..."

"You don't know what I just went through!" Casey said as she started to cry "I was beaten and raped, and that you're treating me like I'm the suspect!"

Casey pushed her plate across the table and it fell to the floor. She continued to cry loudly and when Olivia got up from her chair, she knew she had to tell her story.

"Actually, I went through a similar situation" Olivia said quietly as she moved a chair closer to where Casey was sitting "Do you remember when I went undercover in that jail in April last year?"

Casey shook her head.

"Well, I was sexually assault by the suspect before Fin ran down to the basement and arrested him. And you know what? I still had flashbacks, but not as often as I used to. I was acting like just you, until someone recommended therapy."

"Did you really go to therapy?" Casey asked quietly

"I did, and I still do once in awhile. Maybe you should come to my group therapy with me" Olivia suggested "I think it might help you, because I know it helped me."

"I guess I can give it a shot."

"I'm glad to hear that. Now come on, you need to get ready and come with me to SVU."

Casey closed her eyes.

"I...have to go back down there again?"

"I know it's difficult not because you're the victim, but also because of your job there" Olivia said "But I know you wouldn't let this guy go free."

Casey opened her eyes.

"You're right, I won't."

It was hard to walk into the building she used to work in. Casey Novak wasn't been in the 16th Precinct since she was disbarred and packing her things. Olivia led Casey into the squad room, where Fin and Munch were standing near their coffee machine.

"Damn it, I forgot to get another coffee filter!" Munch said loudly

"Nice going, coffee maker"

They heard footsteps and turned around. They were surprised to see Casey walking with Olivia. They didn't say anything as Casey turned around and stopped in steps when she saw them. Olivia turned to see Casey look at them and she slowly walked over.

"We're still making coffee, aren't we?"

Fin laughed as Casey gave him a hug, let go and looked at Munch.

"Yeah, I forgot to get another coffee filter so we could make another batch" Munch explained "I guess you won't be reintroduced to my coffee."

"It's okay. I'm better off without that stuff in my system anyway"

Munch opened his arms and gave Casey a big hug. They let go, and talked amongst themselves.

"So what are you up to these days?" Fin asked.

"Well, I was going to be school to be an elementary school teacher. Since I took the majority of their general education requirements, I'm just taking Education courses."

"Good for you" Munch said "You always bounce back. I always thought that you'd make a great 1st grade teacher anyway."

"I want to teach 2nd or 3rd grade" Casey said "You were close though."

Olivia didn't say anything as she was looking for Elliot to come out of the room they were to go in and signal them. So far, she didn't see him.

"Well they're all little buggers anyway" Munch said.

"And yet we work with them all the time here" Fin said.

"Now we know why he doesn't have any" Casey said as she started to laugh. Munch only rolled his eyes.

At that moment, Olivia saw Elliot wave them to come over. She looked at Casey.

"Elliot wants us, Casey. Are you ready?" Olivia said.

"I'll be more ready than ever. I'll talk to the both of you later"

"Bye Casey"

Casey and Olivia left the two detectives where they were. Fin and Munch watched them walk away.

"You know for someone who was beaten and raped, Casey seems like herself" Munch said.

"Well, she was more determined than ever when she was beaten in her office a few years ago, remember?"

"I'm an old man. Apparently I don't remember anything" Munch joked as they both walked away from the coffee maker.

Olivia opened the door for Casey. She walked in to see Elliot, Cragen, and a woman she assumed was the new ADA who took her spot.

"Casey, it's nice to see you again" the captain said as she gave her a hug "Unfortunately, I didn't want to meet up like this."

"It's fine" Casey said quietly.

"This is our new ADA, Kim Greyleck" Elliot said "She'll be prosecuting your case."

"Nice to meet you" Casey said.

They shook hands, and Casey looked straight into Kim's eyes. She noticed that this ADA had no sympathetic look in her eyes, which scared Casey to no end.

"The defense lawyer should be here any minute" Kim said, crossing her arms "We can start then."

As soon as Kim explained the lawyer's arrival, the door opened with a familiar face that Casey hadn't seen in almost a year. It was the defense lawyer who was against her in her final case.

"My client beaten and raped Casey Novak. This is a surprise" she said with a sigh "Can't you ever stay out of trouble?

"I guess I can't, but your client will be in more trouble when he gets a guilty verdict"

"That's enough" the captain said "Let's just get this lineup over with!"

Cragen left the room with Elliot, while Olivia stood next to Casey. Kim and the defense lawyer was standing only two feet behind them, talking about how Mark Callerini would either be sitting in a jail cell for five years or if he walks free.

"Are you ready for this?" Olivia asked.

"Yes, I am."

The five people in the lineup were shown one by one. Mark Callerini was number four and when he walked into the room, Casey held her breath in as he stood. She wanted to cry more than anything, but she didn't want to show Greyleck or the defense lawyer that she was weak.

"Number four is the guy" Casey said. Kim looked at the defense lawyer.

"I guess your client is starting his way to a jail cell."

"My client is going to sit in jail for a class E felony and a Class A misdemeanor? I don't think so! I'll see you at arraignment"

The defense lawyer left the room and Kim turned to Casey and Olivia.

"She's right, you know" Kim stated "The most he's going to get is five years, if anything"

"As if I didn't know that" Casey snapped "You're talking to a past lawyer here. I know that he's not going to get much jail time. At least my justice will be served."

She looked back at Olivia.

"I'll be out in the squad room"

"Okay."

Casey gave Kim a nasty look before she opened the door and slammed it behind her.

"Is she always like that?" Kim asked.

"Only when you think she's stupid" Olivia said "Do you think he's going to make bail?"

"He probably will with the charges against him."

"Then she's staying with me for a few days."

"We'll see about that."

"Kim, if Callerini is free there's more of a chance that he'll find Casey and probably kill her."

"And I'm well aware of that, but you're part of the case" Kim said "You're going to stand trial as one of my witnesses, and the defense will believe that you coached her. Maybe she's safer with Munch, since she's not part of the case."

"She's staying with me, and you can't do a damn thing about it" Olivia snarled as she walked pass Greyleck and left the room. Kim created a smile on her face, because she knew that she could do something.