Next chapter! YAY!!! I'm going to try to stay away from short chapters from now on.....I hope. Anyway, just a reminder I do not own Law and Order: SVU or it's characters. I only own the plot line :) On to the story!
There was a slight breeze that tickled the streets of New York. Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot walked down the streets of Manhattan, taking in the beauty of the city. She turned and entered a small coffee shop, and was greeted by the smell of fresh coffee, tea, and bagels. She heard the faint sound of someone singing, accompanied by the sound of the soft strings of an acoustic guitar. "Good evening!" a young woman greeted enthusiastically. Her brown hair was pulled up in a ponytail that poked out of her work hat. "How can I help you?"
Alex laughed to herself. It was obvious that the girl was hyed up on too much caffine. "I'll have a carmel frappacino" Alex said, digging into her purse for her wallet. She paid for her drink but was soon distracted by a familiar voice. She turned, searching for the source of the music. At the end of the room sat a group of teenagers. They all had their attention on a girl sitting in the middle. She was playing the guitar and singing. Alex watched as the song finished smiling at how beautiful it sounded. The teens began to applaud, congradulating on a job well done. The crowd of kids soon dispersed, allowing Alex to see who was behind the music. There, at the other side of the room, sat Avery, guitar in hand, and a huge smile on her face. She quickly packed up her things, shoving a couple of notepads into a black backpack, and placing the guitar back in its case.
"Miss?" Alex turned back to the register and saw the same enthusiastic smile from before. "Here's your drink" she said as she handed Alex what she had ordered. Alex accepted it and thanked the girl with a smile. "Thanks Terri" Alex heard, in that same familiar voice. She looked to her right and saw Avery hand the girl, who she assumed was Terri, the guitar in its case. She waited until Avery slung the strap of her backpack over her shoulder before she spoke. "Hello Avery." Aver looked to the side of her and spotted the ADA. "Miss Cabot! Hi!" Avery greeted with a smile. "It'snice to see you again" she added. Alex smiled. "Likewise." She took a drink of her cappichino. "That was very impressive" she said, walking over to one of the many tables lining the cafe. "Thanks" Avery responded, joining her at the table. The two sat down, and Avery contimplated on what she should say to make things less awkward. "How's the case going?" Avery waited fo Alex to finish the swallowing the liquid in her mouth. "It's going well" she said, placing her cup on the small cafe table. There was an awkward silence as both thought about what to say. "Avery," Alex started, causing the teen to raise her head and look at the blonde ADA, "we're going to need you to testify." Avery sighed and nodded. "I know, Detective Benson spoke with me this afternoon."
Alex smiled. "Good, I think with your testimony and statement, we'll be able to put him away." Avery looked up at Alex again and tilted her head, thinking. She had seen how Alex acted with Olivia, so willing to do anything for her. She had even stayed in the cribs with Avery when Olivia had asked her. That was only something a good friend would do, and good friends would know secrets. Avery was still confused about what Olivia had said back at her apartment, and she didnt like being kept in the dark. She hoped Alex could help clear things up. "Miss Cabot," she began, deciding whether or not to ask if she knew what Olivia truely ment. Alex looked up, her eyes telling Avery to continue. "When Detective Benson came to-" Avery was interrupted by the ringing of a cell phone. "I'm sorry" Alex said softly as she pulled the phone out of her purse. "ADA Cabot" she answered, waiting for a response on the other line. "Benson? What are-" Alex stopped and stole a glance at Avery, who was sitting quietly, waiting for Alex's phone conversation to end.
"You're kidding me!" Alex sighed, tilting hear head, trapping her phone between her head and left shoulder, as she packed up her purse. "Where is she?......Actually I'm sitting with her as we speak." Avery looked up. What were Olivia and Alex taking about that involved her, besides the obvious. "I'll bring her. We're on our way." With that, Alex hung up and put the phone back in her purse. She turned to Avery and saw how confused she looked. "Avery, I'm going to need you to come with me. Detectives Benson and Stabler need to talk to you about something." Alex got up and walked out of the cafe. Avery quickly stood and ran after her. "Alex!" she said, calling the ADA her first name for the first time.
Alex turned to Avery. She knew she had to tell her the truth, after all that was her job. "What's going on?" Avery asked, pulling her backpack tighter to her body, "I've answered all of Olivia's questions, why do I need to go back?" Alex looked into Avery's eyes and saw the fear that was hidden. "Because," she began, "your mother's been arrested."
O.o so Avery is trying to befriend Alex now too? Coming up next: The interrogation of Sara, Bentley, and.....Avery? You'll finally find out what she's hiding that has to do with the victim, teehee. Review, please?