Back the Hard Way

*Title: Back the Hard Way

*Author: Farwalk

*Fandom: Law & Order: SVU

*Pairing: Eventually Olivia and Alex

Disclaimer: don't own them. Law and Order SVU and characters belong to Dick Wolf.

Ten

"He's on the move again." Parker said standing three feet from his leash, bowing his head inside a newspaper. He speaks softly into his ear piece.

"Flight 761 to Seattle departing from gate 27 will begin boarding in moments…"

Parker turns his head slightly, but doesn't take his eyes off Baress. Or his body guard.

"I booked myself on it. Two rows back." Parker is not expecting answers. This call is all about his providing details. "I'll be out of touch. I'll call you when we arrive."

"What awaits on the other side?" His listener broke their silence.

"The end of the rainbow." Parker broke the line.

"Stabler." Elliot was balancing flies and his coffee while trying to tuck the receiver under his chin.

"Detective Stabler, this is Special Agent Baker."

Elliot's eye grew wide and he snapped his fingers at the Captain who was pouring himself a cup of drudge. "Yeah, Agent Baker what do ya got?" Elliot was readying his pen.

"Looks like our money man is on the move." Baker was being matter of fact.

"Were's he headed?"

"Seattle." Baker said. "We are raiding his office in an hour. You want in?"

"You bet we do." Stabler said without checking with his captain.

Just then the doors to the squad room opened and in swaggered Olivia. It was her happy swagger. Elliot still focused on the call did not notice.

Fin nudged Munch. "Guess she got her some last night." He said softly.

"Olivia, nah!" Munch looked at her in full view. "Something else is going on with our girl."

"How did you get this information?" Elliot asked agent Baker.

"Our tipster." Baker conceded.

"Hope we find out who your tipster is and give them a medal." Elliot said half joking while looking at his partner. "We'll see you there."

Elliot stood up and grabbed his coat. "The fed's are raiding Baress's office." Elliot paused, "You coming?"

"Sure, got nothing else to do." Olivia said hiding her excitement.

"Wear your vests you two," The captain shouted, "These people mean business."

Both Olivia and Elliot saluted the captain has they walked out the door.

Elliot waited till they were in the elevator to speak, "Do you want to tell me what is going on?"

"I'm on my way with you to a raid, I thought, "Olivia said smartly.

"Come on Liv," Elliot chose his words carefully, "you're into something. You are way too happy and know too much."

"Elliot, I merely made an intelligent guess that's it. Nothing more." Olivia yanked on the car door. She slid into the passenger's seat. Elliot paused, yanked his own door handle and climbed in behind the wheel.

"I've got your back, but be careful." Elliot said while starting the engine.

Beth reached the airline counter in record time. Miguel was waiting with Juan. The young boy ran to his mother.

"Mama, I missed you so." The boy wrapped his arms tightly around her neck. "Where is the little boy I must help?" He said looking around.

"He is not here my darling boy." Juanita said stroking his hair.

"Thank you for getting here so quickly Miguel." Beth said worried. "Were you followed?"

"No, Beth. We were careful." Miguel said. "Please leave. Don't come back. It is not safe here for you no more."

"What will you do Miguel? Will you be safe?"

"Si, I will go to my cousin's in the mountains. It is well protected." Miguel said reassuring.

"Here take this." Beth gave him a stack of $100.00 bills. "No Senorita, I cannot."

"Yes, take it. Use it for what you need." Beth pressed the money in his hands. "Juanita, you and Juan need to board your plane." Beth pushed her toward security. "Take this; you will need it in America."

Beth gave the last of her money to Juanita. She waved at the young mother and her son and watched them disappear through security.

When she turned around to speak to Miguel, he was gone.

Beth stood all alone and frightened in the middle of the airport. She picked her bag up and entered security. She rushed , but did her best not to draw attention to herself. She barely took the time to put her boots on before she headed towards her gate. Her seat was in first class. it was all they had left. She would have gladly paid twice as much to get out of there.

When she got on the plane and was safely in her seat, she waited for the door to shut. She quickly flipped open her phone and texted her message. Hit send and turned it off. She let out the breath she had been holding and tilted back in her seat. It was not long till she fell into a silent slumber.

"Coming Home." Flashed on Sam's cell phone. She did not see it though. It was sitting in her purse, which was neatly tucked in the cabinet in the kitchen.

Sam sat in a warm bubble bath. Candles light glowed through the room. Her favorite Tracey Chapman album played from her IPOD. She smiled, she loved this album. It was hers and Olivia's favorite. Beth hated it.

"To soft and depressing." Beth would complain.

"I Love her sweet, soulful tunes." Olivia would say. "Makes me think of summer days on the front stoop. Hot summer days with lemonade."

"And your soft sweet kisses." Sam said to herself. She slid further into the suds and continued her thoughts of Olivia.

Told you I would update soon.