A/N: Latin is a love of mine. It might explain the latin sentence tattooed on my person. Not the one I use in this fic though.
Latin
Alex watched as the visitor to the bullpen went up and greeted Olivia in a very friendly way. She laughed at something he had said, while holding his right hand and looking into sky blue eyes.
The Counselor resisted the urge to roll hers. She didn't have a problem with public displays of affection, it was just that she wished Olivia was looking at her like that.
Alex hated this tall, good looking man with every fiber of her being, even though she knew less than little about him. All she knew was that he was holding favor with the object of her affections.
Elliot watched the scene without commenting. Once Olivia had begged off with her beau, did he turn to Cabot.
"Alex…I know it is easier said than done…but you need to let her go."
The blonde blinked a few time at the Detective. Finally, she spoke.
"Difficile est longum subito deponere amorem."
El cocked his head to the side, not understanding.
Alex sighed. "It is difficult to suddenly give up a long love." She gave him a sad smile. "The heart wants what it wants, Elliot. Believe me, I would change it if I could."
Stabler felt his heart ache for Alex. Even after all of these years, after all they had been through, she still carried a torch for the beautiful brunette Detective.
"I'm sorry."
"Me too, Detective. Me too."