Hello, again! Things really get creepy for everyone in this chapter and I'm not gonna just throw anything out there. Oh, yeah, and in about a chapter or two, there's gonna be a major kidnaping, torture and references to rape. You have been warned ahead of time.
Enjoy and happy reading!
Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!
Author's note: I'm flash forwarding the setting again to two weeks from the last chapter.
On a side note: ADA Ron Carver never left, either.
X
Special Victims Unit squad room
16th precinct
Manhattan, New York
February 11, 2007
5:00pm
"Everyone, listen up," Cragen barked to his squad. Next to him was Captain Danny Ross of the Major Case Squad, who has his arms crossed together. Every single cop, detective, sergeant and even Internal Affairs stopped what they were doing and focused on the two captains up front.
"We have a major problem on our hands. It seems Marcus Jones has been playing games with two of our most dedicated, skillful and profound female detectives we ever had. Alexandra Eames and Olivia Benson both had a serious relationship with this man, which, in return, he abused them. Now, we're gonna have to dig deep down and stop this man before either of them turns up dead. So, this is what we're gonna do: everyone in Special Victims and Major Case are to work together nonstop. Which means, you are to travel together, interview the potential victims together and maybe even have to go home together. Everyone's fair game here, including the ADAs and we're gonna have to pull some major overtime. Ross and I want this guy off the streets," Cragen explained sternly.
"In addition," Ross jumped in. "You may have to keep your guns with you at all times. We don't know how dangerous this man is, so be on the lookout. Furthermore, we now know that he's not acting alone. So, as of right now, Alex and Olivia are on protective detail."
"What?! Are you serious?!" Olivia snapped, jumping out of her chair. "You don't think we can handle this case?!"
Cragen went over and took her hand into his. "I know you can handle it, Benson, but this man has hurt you and Alex too many times. You two know what kind of person he is and we're not gonna let anything happen to you both. Who knows what his next move's gonna be. We just can't take anymore chances right now."
Tears started forming in her eyes. "I'm not a vic, you know?! I'm a cop, damn it! I want his ass! Alex wants his ass!"
Elliot took her in his arms and just held her close to him. "I know, Olivia. We'll get him, no matter what it takes."
"All right, everyone, clock in and let's get to work. Elliot, Olivia, I would like to see you two in my office," Cragen said before he left.
Looking at each other in worry, the dynamic duo made their way into the captain's office, not noticing the others snickering at them.
"Close the door, please," Don said as he sat at his desk.
Elliot closed the door behind him and took a seat next to Olivia, who looked nervous. He rubbed her shoulder, which not only made her relax, but sent shockwaves of pleasure all over her body.
"Now, with everything going on concerning Marcus, I noticed you two getting closer and closer as of late. So, I want the truth and nothing but the truth," he said firmly.
Olivia sighed deeply. "Elliot and I are in a romantic relationship. It's been going on for a few weeks."
"How did it start?"
"After I got out of the hospital, I ended up staying with him. Elliot's been so good to me. That's when we knew we were in love. I hope you don't separate us, Don. I need him. He's the only one who kept me sane since all of this started," Olivia pleaded.
"I don't know. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm glad you two got together, but you know the brass will not take this lying down if they find out. But, then again, Bobby and Alex and Mike and Carolyn are dating and no one's complaining. Plus, their works efforts have improved. So, you have my blessing to be together," Cragen said, then he smiled.
"Really?! Are you serious?!" Elliot was shocked.
"I'm serious. Oh, and Mr. Stabler, just so you know, she's like a daughter to me. If you so much break her heart and stomp on it, I will not only fire you, but I'm gonna kick your ass all the way down to Central Park. Do I make myself clear?!"
Elliot smiled as he and Olivia got up. "Crystal. But, you won't have to worry about that. This beautiful woman right here is in good hands."
"Thank you," Cragen said as he watched them leave. He leaned back against his chair and crossed his hands behind his head. His heart did flip flops as he watched his two best detectives being hounded by everyone who knew they would end up together. He had to laugh when he saw Fin and Munch exchange money, Alex Cabot and Casey jumping up and down squealing and Monique and Brian congratulating them.
For now, the mood at the 16th precinct was good.
X
Marcus Jones' apartment
February 11, 2007
6:00pm
Wiping the blood away from his hands, Marcus looked at himself in the mirror in the bathroom and smiled. Man, what happened earlier was so much fun. He couldn't remember the last time he had fun torturing a woman and the effects of the aftermath were amazing. He loved every single minute torturing Nicole Wallace. Who knew British women could be so feisty?
But, he knew he had to let her go. She was becoming more and more rebellious and he couldn't handle that. Women like her made him feel like less of a man. His anger grew as he finished cleaning up in the bathroom. He had to take care of her. Now, as he thought about, he couldn't blame Bobby one bit for hating the smooth-operating bitch so much. She acted like him, talked like him and she wanted to be with him.
He stepped out the bathroom and headed back into his bedroom, or, shall we say, his personal shrine. Pictures of Olivia and Alex filled up his walls: from them laughing, crying, busting bad guys and getting way too close to their respective partners. One picture that really pissed him off was the one where Olivia and Elliot was making love in his bedroom at his house. Another photo that sent him over the edge was the one where Alex and Bobby were getting it on in the kitchen. He wanted to kill them for breaking his heart, but, he knew he will, in due time.
"Oh, Nicole. I'm so sorry we had to end like this. You're not the woman I really want, though," he said before he burst out laughing hysterically as he got ready to go. Then, after gathering his things, he lit a match and threw it on the floor. He was laughing again when the flames started coming up. He walked out of the bedroom and closed the door, leaving behind burning pictures, damaged furniture and Nicole hanging from the ceiling with a rope wrapped around her throat.
"Richard, I realized that we don't need Nicole anymore. I got rid of her. I think we should go ahead and get the job done," Marcus said while he was talking on his cell phone.
X
20 minutes later
"Man, talk about major damage," Fin said, looking around the now damaged apartment.
Munch was too busy taking pictures to say anything. Brian and Monique were interviewing tenants from down the hall while Mike and Carolyn were in the bedroom, trying to figure out what the hell happened.
"What a sick freak. I can't believe he would stoop this low," Munch said as he took the last picture of, what else, photos of Alex and Olivia on the wall.
"I'm surprised those pictures didn't get damaged much. Just what he was doing with them, anyway?" Fin asked as he looked at him.
Munch shrugged. "Probably jacking off. Huang was saying that a perp usually gets off on looking at photos or sheer voyeurism. I guess our sick bastard got what he wanted."
Fin nodded his head. "Yeah. And it won't be long before he gets to Liv and Alex again. Well, we know that's not gonna happen."
Meanwhile...
"My God. I didn't think Marcus would resort to kill Nicole, even though I can't stand the bitch," Carolyn said as she looked around the bedroom.
Mike was too busy trying to cut the rope on the ceiling. Once he did, however, her lifeless body fell on top of his.
"HELP!" he screamed. Several other officers came by and helped him up, and then they laughed.
"Something I need to worry about?!" Carolyn asked, narrowing her eyes at Mike.
He chuckled. "Don't worry, honey. I'm not leaving you for a dead corpse. This one just doesn't suit me."
"Do we have the cause of death, Melinda?" she asked the medical examiner.
"Strangulation. There's bruising around her neck so he may have choked her before he hung her on the ceiling. Also, fluids were present and there was some major vaginal trauma," Melinda explained.
"So, either she had sex with him or he raped her," Mike said as he came up and stood next to Carolyn.
Melinda stood up from the spot she was kneeling on. "He raped her, all right. There's bite marks on her thighs and bruises on her stomach. I think he went on a rage when Olivia and Alex flashed in his sick and twisted mind. He figured Nicole was either one of them."
"What the hell's wrong with this man, Mike?!" Carolyn asked as she went into his arms.
He shook his head in disbelief. "He's going too far in his act of revenge."
X
Stabler residence
Queens, New York
February 11, 2007
8:00pm
"Alex, Bobby, please come in. Olivia and I were expecting you," Elliot said as he stepped aside and let the homicide detectives come in.
"Thanks for inviting us over, El. We need some company. We didn't feel like being alone," Alex said as she flopped down on the couch.
Olivia came out the kitchen holding four glasses of beer in her hands, then she handed each glass to them. She took a seat on her boyfriend's lap, who wrapped his arms around her waist.
"This whole thing with Marcus has really gotten to us, huh?" Olivia asked a moment later.
"Yeah," Alex replied. "I just don't know if I can deal with this anymore."
"I don't know, either. I mean, he really lost his mind. Elliot and I looked over his medical records and his rap sheet. This man has a history of hurting women, us included. How can he sleep at night, knowing what he has done to us?" Olivia huffed.
Elliot kissed her forehead. "Don't worry, honey. He got some serious dominance issued he couldn't handle. We're gonna get him. The good news is his crazy and sadistic antics will cause him to mess up. And, when he does, we're gonna be right there to nail his ass."
"Are you sure about that? Let's not forget, he got away the day he shot me in my face. You tried to subdue him, but he got away anyway," Olivia reminded him.
"Same thing with me. He disappeared after he shot and raped me. Then, he threatened me while I was laying in the hospital," Alex jumped in, which caused Bobby to hold her tightly.
"And that's his problem. Men like him can't handle rejection. He figures if he couldn't have either one of you, then no one else will. He wants total control," Bobby said.
Just then, clouds of smoke invaded the room. All four of the detectives started coughing and holding their necks, trying to breathe. Elliot, to his credit, grabbed the lamp and tried to break the window open, but to no avail. The next thing that happened, they fell unconscious on the floor.
Two masked men came in and began tying Olivia and Alex up with pieces of rope. Then, they picked them up and carried them out of Elliot's apartment, leaving him and Bobby behind.
"Man, that was great. Who know you could be such a genius?" Richard laughed as he and Marcus threw the ladies in the trunk.
"I know. We're gonna have so much fun with them. Mr. Freak and Mr. Tough Guy won't know what's gonna hit them. They're never gonna see these two again after we get done with them," Marcus chuckled sadistically as the two henchmen got into the car and took off into the night, finally savoring the victory that stood before them.
"So, what are we gonna do with them?" Richard asked, looking excited.
"Well, as I mentioned before, we're gonna have so much fun with them for the time being. Then, I don't know, I think we should make sure Elliot and Bobby won't ever see them again," Marcus smiled evilly.
Richard smiled sadistically. "You mean, kill them?"
"Well, let's just say the next time the police do find them, they won't be so recognizable!"
Oh, no! Next chapter, the torture ensues. And what's gonna happen when Bobby and Elliot realizes that the women they love were kidnapped? Stay tuned!
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