Chapter 10
"I don't own this house. It belongs to my former mother-in-law." Olivia answers.
"Your what? You have or had a mother-in-law? And she owns this ridiculous high level secured house? Why? What's going on here, Benson? You better start explaining all that's going on, fast." Abby asks shocked.
Olivia looks at Alex not knowing what to do. She knows that she can't hold back to Abby. The Texan won't back off until she knows everything she wants to know but Olivia doesn't want Dakota to find it out like this. Alex sees the hesitation in the Detective's eyes and helps her out.
"Casey, why don't you and Dakota go make us coffee and breakfast? I'm sure we all are starving and I could kill for a cup of coffee right now." Alex asks looking at the Redhead.
Casey looks at Alex and Olivia and knows what the blonde ADA is trying to do.
"Sounds like a good idea to me. I'd could kill for a cup of coffee too. I don't function without coffee inside of me first thing in the morning. Come on Dakota, let's make some coffee and breakfast." Casey answers.
Casey stands up and motions the teenager to follow her into the kitchen. Dakota gets up and follows Casey into the kitchen. Debby and the new Agent stand up and walk with them to the kitchen. When both women are out of site Abby turns back to Olivia.
"Alright they are gone. Now spill it, Detective!" Abby says sternly.
"You might want to change your tone Counselor, this not exactly easy for me." Olivia bites back.
"You're right, I'm sorry Liv." Abby answers.
Olivia takes a deep breath and looks at Alex for encouragement. Alex takes Olivia's hand in her own and squeezes it gently before letting it go again.
"You can do this, Liv." Alex whispers.
"This house was built in order of Sara, my mother-in-law, and I. Not long before she died she changed her will so that I'm always allowed to access this house and another one that we have built. The file is sealed and nobody knew that it exists. I told Alex about the file this morning and I told her about my family about a week ago. Both houses are officially on my son's name but like I said she changed her will and made sure that I legally am allowed to get access to the houses at all times. She knew a part of my past and insisted to have the houses build so that I could protect my girlfriend and son if needed. Long story short, my girlfriend passed away about a year before my mother-in-law past away and my father-in-law and I didn't went along very well, mildly said. He has my son and I don't know where they are. My son's name is probably changed and I'm pretty sure he is brainwashed by him or told that I'm dead. He tried to buy me out of there lives but didn't succeed. Should I've taken the money I would've had more money than you and Alex together. I was 20 years when I lost my girlfriend to cancer. And my mother-in-law and sister-in-law." Olivia says to Abby.
It was so silent in the living room that you could have heard a needle falling on the floor when Olivia paused. It's one of the rare times that Abby doesn't know what to say. She can't imagine how it must be to lose your whole family after you finally were able to find love in your life.
"I don't know what to say Liv. Sorry for your loss doesn't even come close." Abby says softly.
"I know Abs. It's alright it's a lot to take in even when I told you the short version. But I got lucky, very lucky. Although I don't know why I would deserve it though. Anyway I have this incredibly intelligent, warm and beautiful woman sitting next to me. Not needing one second to think when I told her that I would go into Witsec." Olivia says, turning to look at Alex with all the love she feels in her eyes.
After a few moments she turns back to Abby.
"As for why we are here in this very well secured house and not in the safe house we would go to, my problems got worse last night or early this morning. Again long story short, Dana Lewis wants revenge on me for putting her in jail and sent her brother William Lewis after me. William had connections with Johnny Bishop about 6 years ago and went of the radar and still is. He broke into my apartment last night and turned the place inside out looking for something he thankfully didn't find. It's obvious that he still is in contact with Johnny and the others, so that leads us to this house. Abby, Velez's cartel was dangerous but comparing to the guys we're dealing with now they are child's play. And with Lewis added to them I'm in more danger then I already was. Which means that Alex, Casey and Dakota are in more danger than they already were. And you of course too now. Lewis is worse than Bishop and McCaid and far more dangerous. As you've seen nobody but me can open that door. There is a panic room that you can access even less easy than this house. Now if you have more questions about the house or anything related to my family, you have to wait because I'm sure that Casey and Dakota will be back soon now and I don't want Dakota find about them like this. I think you can understand that." Olivia explains.
"Yeah I can. What is it with ya two and organized crime? Well there is a good part to add too. Judging by the way ya two act I think it's safe to assume y'all got your head out of your asses and told each other what you are feeling for the other." Abby drawled.
Two pair of eyes look shocked at the Texan. And both women are starting to blush Alex more than Olivia but the brunette blushes too.
"Oww c'mon, did ya really thought you hid it that well. The 14-year-old teenager living in your house ratted you out. But I think that the guys of the squad noticed something too if you were acting there like you do at home. They are good Detectives. Speaking of acting, I saw a really cheesy picture of ya two from about a week ago. Ya know Alex you can't crawl inside Liv here no matter how hard you try to." Abby says looking like the cat that ate the canary.
"Oh God." Alex and Olivia groan in canon.
Unfortunately for Alex and Olivia at the same time Casey and Dakota came back into the living room. Looking at Abby and seeing the wicked smile on her face they know the brunette attorney has done something.
"What did she do now?" Casey asks smiling.
"Not much, I swear. The only thing I did was telling Detective Badass and the Ice Queen here that they weren't so Badass or cold as they thought they were and that I saw that really cheesy picture of them about a week ago." Abby grins.
"What cheesy picture?And I don't think that is the only thing you've said." Casey says.
"Well I said to Alex that she can't crawl inside Liv no matter how hard she tries to. That cheesy picture." Abby answers.
"Oww. That cheesy picture." Casey says, slightly blushing.
Olivia looks at the three women.
"Alright, which one of you is gonna show Alex and I that picture. Because I KNOW all three of you have it." Olivia says.
Hammond interrupts their playful banter.
"How about they show you that picture after you've shown us the security of this house?" Hammond asks.
"Alright I show the Agents it, but don't think you three are getting away with this." Olivia answers pointing at the three women.
"Why don't ya show it to all of us?" Abby asks.
"Because you don't want to know it, trust me." Olivia answers.
"Guess what? I do want to know it." Abby says.
"You don't have to know it. I only will show it to them. If you don't trust me Carmichael that's your problem not mine. I say trust me, so you have to take my word for it." Olivia says.
Olivia stands up and turns to Hammond.
"Let's go." Olivia says and walks away.
The three Agents stand up quickly and walk after Olivia. Olivia walks to an office that is full of electronic devices and screens. The office is locked with a key. Olivia opens the door and the four of them walk inside, Hammond is the last one and closes the door behind him. The three Agents look around them and are stunned with what they're seeing.
"I know I've said this before but it's looks like you are former military, Detective. Alright, tell us what we have here." Hammond says.
"Well as you all can see there are camera's in every room in this house. The panic room you see at the third camera, the door to that is hidden behind the bookshelves in the living room. It has an armored door and can't be forced to enter with small explosives. Like the front door I'm the only one that can open it. It opens with an eye lock and fingerprint. All the windows in the house are bulletproof. And once the alarm is on there are laser lines all across the living room, since you come there first after you entered the house, and there are laser lines in front of every bedroom. The house has a silent alarm so who ever enters the house won't hear it but a signal goes straight to the security company. The company is owned by a very good friend of my former mother-in-law. He knows I have access to the house but he doesn't know who I am. In the closet that is in the panic room there is a small arsenal of weapons and small artillery. Smoke grenades, taser gun that sort of stuff. Everything is legal. Behind that door behind us is a small space with a bed, a dresser and a chair in it, for you guys now. I know to people whom are not in Law enforcement or Agents this is very frightening, it's overwhelming for you guys probably. That's why I don't want the four of them to know this as you understand perfectly I assume. Oh and before you suggest or ask it again Jack, yes I am former military. I was in the Army before I graduated at the Academy and after I graduated at College, I have a dual degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology." Olivia explains.
That the three Agents are impressed is an understatement. Hammond shakes his head after one last quick look around.
"What, no booby traps around the house?" Hammond jokes.
"No. I already told you that there are booby traps in the area around the other house." Olivia answers seriously.
"What the hell did you do in the Army? I'm almost afraid to ask." Hammond asks.
"Elite Special Operations. That's all I'm giving you." Olivia answers.
"I'll be damned, you probably can take the three of us out within a minute." Hammond says.
"If I have to I can. Now enough about that. Is there anything else you need to know about the house?" Olivia asks.
"Not that I can think of. I'm sure you told us everything we need to know. Agent Smith and Agent Jamau here are staying here till we have arranged your new identities and your new accommodations. If it takes longer then a few days we will add a third Agent to the team and they will work in 8 hour shifts. Assuming that you take shifts yourself too." Hammond answers.
"Of course I take shifts myself. What do you think, that I sit on the couch and do nothing for the time we are here? Hell no." Olivia answers rolling her eyes.
"Yeah that's what I thought. Alright, I'll get out of your hair for now. As soon as I know more about Lewis or any other information concerning the five of you I'll let you know. And I'll come back once everything is ready. Do you have any questions left?" Hammond asks.
"I have one request to make. If it's possible find us a new place to live in any of the states that allows gay couples to marry. I want to be able to marry Alex somewhere in the future." Olivia answers.
"Consider it done, Detective. It's the least I can do for you. Well, if that's all we can go back to the living room. Good luck with keeping them all inside, Olivia." Hammond says sincerely.
"Thanks Jack, although I hope I won't need it of course." Olivia smiles.
The four of them leave the office and Olivia locks the office behind her and gives Debby the key. Then they walk back to the living room where there are 3 prosecutors and a teenager are waiting.
"Alright, I'm leaving. Agent Smith and Jamau are staying here. Try not to kill each other while you stay inside the house will you." Hammond says.
"We're lawyers Hammond, we only kill with words so don't worry about that." Abby says.
"My point exactly. Everyone knows that lawyers like to argue about everything they can think of. And with three prosecutors, lets just say I'm glad I'm not staying here." Hammond answers smiling.
"Get out Hammond. I don't need your sorry ass to help me." Olivia laughs.
"I know that now, believe me I have no doubt of whom will live the longest and beat everyone when it comes to that." Hammond laughs back.
Olivia just shakes her head and walks to the door touches a button on a panel to see if anyone is outside before she opens the door. Hammond mocks salute the Detective before he walks out the door. Olivia closes the door behind him and activates a part of the alarm system. She will active the whole system when everyone goes to sleep. After she activated it Olivia walks back to the living room. As soon as she walks inside the Detective sees Abby looking at her.
"What was Hammond talking about Detective Badass? What does he know that we don't?" Abby asks.
Olivia walks back to the couch where Alex is sitting on and takes a seat next to the blonde ADA before she answers Abby.
"He suggested that it looked like I was former military and asked me if I was. I answered that I was." Olivia answers.
"He said that he knew without a doubt that you will live the longest and beat everyone when it comes to that. What the hell did you do in the Army?" Abby asks curious.
"Funny he asked the same thing." Olivia answers.
"Well what did you do?" Alex asks, wanting to know it too herself.
"Alright I give you the same answer as I gave him." Olivia answers looking at all them and then back at Alex.
"Elite Special Operations, that's all I'm giving you." Olivia answers.
"So you can keep us, keep me safe. Not that I ever doubted that. I always feel safe when you're around me, Liv." Alex says softly.
"I will always do the best I can to keep you, Lex. I'd give my life if it means I can keep yours safe." Olivia says softly.