Author's Note: I apologize that this chapter is so short, but I had to put something along its lines in the story, and it would not work well with what I have planned for the next chapter.
Chapter Nine

It was well past visiting hours before Casey actually woke up. Her parents and brother had to get back to their hotel room. Elliot, Fin, Cragen, and the rest of the SVU who was there had long left. They wished Casey the best, but they knew they could not stay. Hospital policy.

Only Olivia was left. She could not bear leaving Casey. She knew Casey would be waking up soon. Casey has been through too much these past two days. She could not stand the idea of her waking up alone.

Casey's eyes started fluttering open. She moaned slightly as she started tossing slightly. Olivia instinctively reached out and took Casey's hand into hers. "It's ok," Olivia whispered. "Case, it's ok. I promise."

Casey finally opened her eyes. "Olivia," she whispered.

"It's me," Olivia told her. "How are you feeling?" she asked in a concerned tone. She reached out and hugged Casey lightly.

Casey shrugged as she leaned back down and rested her head against her pillow. "A little nauseous, but otherwise fine," she admitted.

"Good," Olivia said. "Casey, I am so glad you made it," she stated.

Casey smiled slightly. "Me, too," she whispered. She did not want to talk much louder. Her head still hurt. The pain was less than it had been previously, but it was still there. She did not know how much longer she could remain awake.

Olivia leaned forward and kissed Casey's lips. "I love you."