Fear

Summary: See ch1

Disclaimer: Not mine

A/N: Didn't think this chapter was going to get up tonight! I love the reviews, but get ready for a curve thrown at you!

Freedom

When Olivia finally made her way back down to the bullpen Elliot was no where in site. She was revealed for a moment, until she saw the bouquet of roses on her desk.

She cautiously approached them, and examined them for a card. When she finally found itshe wasn't entirely shocked at what she read:

"It will only be a matter of time before we're together again.

So sorry about your boyfriend. I hear you're not doing so well.

I was wondering why you seemed so sad last night.

Love,

R.W."

Olivia just shook her head, and tossed the card and flowers into the trash like she had done that morning.

She was not in the mood to deal with Richard White; she had way too much on her mind, although the fact that he knew she and Elliot were fighting, and that he had seen her the night before gave her the chills.

"Those from anyone we know?" Fin asked when he saw Olivia dumping the roses.

"No." Olivia said quickly. "Where's Elliot?" She asked to change the subject.

"Your guy's lawyer got here; he's waiting to talk to him." Fin answered.

"Glad he told me." Olivia huffed, pushing herself away from her desk. "If any more flowers come for me, tell them I'm not here." She said over her shoulder as she made her way back into the viewing room.

"We get anything?" Olivia asked when she entered.

"No, nothing yet." Cragen answered.

Olivia just nodded her head, and made sure she stayed clear of Elliot. When the lawyer was ready he gestured for Elliot and Olivia to come in.

"This time, try to stay on the same page." Cragen warned as they went to enter the room.

"Detectives, we can prove that this was all just a misunderstanding." The lawyer smiled.

"What do you mean a misunderstanding?" Olivia asked, taking a seat. Elliot opted to stand behind her.

"I spoke with Bridgett this morning, and she's willing to recant her statement." The lawyer answered.

"Wow, now I knew you made your living getting rapist off, but who knew you'd go as far as to hard arm the victim into recanting." Olivia scoffed.

"Detective, are you suggesting that I would do break not only every code of conduct associated with the bar, but also the law?" The lawyer asked, clearly angered by Olivia's statement.

"I'm just telling you how I see it." Olivia answered.

"Bridgett lied to you!" Jacob said, trying not to yell.

"Now why would a girl, that you claim loves you so much, report that her boyfriend raped her?" Olivia asked, cocking her head to the side.

"Don't answer that Jacob." His lawyer cautioned.

"I don't know." Jacob said defeated, ignoring the consul of his lawyer. "Look, all I know is that her parents are crazy when it comes to stuff like that. They didn't even know we were dating until all this happened." He said and then paused. "Just talk to her. Please. Without her parents." He begged.

"We'll talk to her." Elliot agreed. "But you have to stay here. If she recants you can go, but if not, we'll have to arrest you." Elliot explained.

"Thank you Detectives." The lawyer said. "She's already in her way."He revealed.

Olivia's mouth hung open in shock as Cragen tapped on the window.

Olivia didn't even look at Elliot as they left the room to see what their captain wanted.

"That lawyer either really believes his client is innocent, orhe is one sadistic SOB." Cragen said when the two were in the same room as him. "Bridgett just got here. She's in room two. Only wants to talk to you guys." He informed them.

"Let's talk to her." Elliot offered, leading the way into the other interrogation room.

"Hi Bridgett." Olivia smiled when they entered. "What's goin on?" She asked sitting across from the girl. She looked like she'd been crying.

"Jacob's lawyer called me this morning." She sniffed, not looking either Elliot or Olivia in the eye. "He said that it didn't look good for him; that he'd been arrested." She stated.

"We arrested him this morning." Olivia said in a soothing voice. "As soon as we were told the paternity test came back as a positive match."

"You don't seem happy about that." Elliot noted.

"I lied." She blurted out, and then began to sob. "I'm so sorry, but what else could I do?" She asked, now searching the detective's faces for an answer.

"Bridgett, what did you lie about?" Olivia asked, taking her hand.

"Jacob. He never raped me." She confessed through tears.

Olivia's face fell.

"Sweetheart, you don't have to do this." Olivia whispered.

"No, I do. I lied, and I'm sorry." Bridgett cried.

"Did Jacob's lawyer tell you to do this?" Olivia asked.

"No.He just told me what was going on, and that if I didn't tell the truth now, it would come out later. I never wanted Jake to get in trouble. I didn't think it would get this far." She answered.

"If Jacob didn't rape you, why did you tell your guidance consular he did?" Elliot piped in from the corner of the room.

"Because, I, I finally realized that my parents were going to find out that we were having sex." She said with downcast eyes.

"Was the sex consensual?" Elliot asked.

"Yes." Bridgett answered. "We were being so careful, but then I got pregnant. Jake was so great about it. He said he'd take care of me and the baby. But then I realized that sooner or later my parents would find out. I couldn't face that. I'm so sorry." She cried.

"Bridgett, are you aware that filing a false report of rape is a felony? Do you understand that while we were chasing Jacob around a real rapist could have gotten away?" Elliot scolded her.

"I know, and I'm sorry. But my parents, I couldn't face them." She sobbed.

"Bridgett, you have to tell them." Olivia finally said.

"No, I can't. I'll just tell them the test was wrong. That I just said Jake raped me because I was confused or something. I can get an abortion. I can fix this." She stammered.

"Sweetie, why are you so afraid of your parents. They may not be thrilled, but I'm sure they'll understand." Olivia comforted. She may not have been the victim of rape, but she seemed like the victim of something.

"No, you don't understand. You don't know them." She cried. "They'd throw me out. They don't even know Jake and I were dating!"

"Bridgett, I know someone who can help you and your parents with this. She's a psychologist, and I think she'll be able to help you." Elliot offered.

"Really?" Bridgett asked, looking up at him for the first time.

"If that's what you want." Elliot answered.

"What I want?' She asked. "What I want is to keep my baby, and have a life with Jake, and my parents in it." She said with sarcasm.

"Talk to this consular. She'll help." Elliot whispered, handing her a card.

"Thank you." Bridgett wept. "And I'm so sorry."

"It's okay." Olivia said, happy that the girl was alright, but upset at the fool she had made out of herself in front of Elliot and the entire squad.

"Is it alright if I see Jake?" She asked.

"I think we can arrange that." Elliot smiled.

TBC... the twist will come next chapter, review