Split second:

Summary: in a split second anything can change. Elliot, Olivia, and Alex are forced into WPP after a day in court gone terribly wrong. How will the squad deal with losing 3 of its members? How will Alex, Elliot and Olivia deal with leaving their lives and identities behind in a shallow grave in New York?

Disclaimer: in no way, shape, or form are these characters mine . . . damn.

TIME LINE (VERY IMPORTANT): this story starts in June of 2000. Elliot and Olivia have been partners for a little more then a year and a half. Elliot got divorced 6 months prier and he and Olivia have been dating, secretly of course, for three months. Alex and Fin joined the squad a year or so earlier so everyone is well aquatinted with each other and they have formed their little family at the 1-6.

Chapter 11: Alexandra Don

Olivia and Elliot looked up at the sound of someone knocking against the slightly ajar door of Olivia's hospital room and saw Alex poke her head in.

"There's quite a few of us out here who want to meet our new niece," she said. "Can we come in?"

Elliot and Olivia just smiled, all too happy for the chance to show off their new daughter. "Yeah, bring everyone in," Olivia said softly, not wanting to disturb the baby.

Alex turned back and said something to the small throng of people outside the room before opening the door to allow everyone in. The room was now filled with eight more people: Lindsay, Jeff, Luke, Megan, Jim, Sophie, Karen, and of course Alex.

Olivia gave a small smile to the pink bundle in her arms before looking up at her friends. "Everyone, I'd like you to meet a very special little girl, born November 12, 2001 at 2:08am, 8lb, 4oz, 22 inches long."

Sophie, who was the closest one to the baby, was the first to speak. "What's her name?" she asked.

"I was getting there." Olivia found Alex's gaze as she continued, "Say hello to Alexandra Don Serena Quinn."

Alex gave a sharp intake of breath the moment she heard the name, she was so honored. "Really?" she choked out.

Elliot nodded. Alex, with tears in her eyes, hugged Elliot before doing the same with Olivia. "Umm," she sniffled, "umm, can I hold her?" she asked, still holding back tears.

"Of course," Olivia said, carefully passing Alexandra to Alex. Throughout this whole exchange, the other people in the room, with the exception of Jim, were watching the three with looks of confusion on their faces.

"What was that all about?" Lindsay asked.

Elliot looked up. "Oh nothing, it's a long story anyway."

"I've got time," Jeff stated. This caused a few laughs.

"Just forget it, it can wait. I don't know about the rest of you, but I want to see my niece," Jim said as he walked over to Alex and baby Alexandra. Elliot gave him a look of thanks. "Hey beautiful," he said.

"Jim, please, not in front of the baby," Alex told him, making the room rumble with laughter and forget about Alex's earlier reaction.

"Smart ass," he grumbled as he slowly took Alexandra into his own arms.

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Two days later, Olivia and Alexandra were released from the hospital. Olivia, Elliot, and Alex were now sitting in the family room of their house.

"So what are you guys going to call her?"

"Alexandra," Olivia said flatly.

Alex rolled her eyes. "I meant for a nickname, or is it going to be Alexandra all the time? If it's not, calling her Alex might get a little confusing."

Elliot, who was holding the baby, spoke, "We were thinking Alexa or Ally."

Alex smiled. "I like them both."

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Later that night in the master bedroom, Elliot and Olivia were sitting on the end of the bed talking.

"Do you think they could send some sort of message to your kids, telling them about Alexandra?"

"Liv, you know they can't do that. It would not only put the four of us in danger, but them also. Plus, telling them they have a new sister is something I want to do in person."

"I know, Elliot, but what are they going to say when the find out they have a new sister? What are they going to say when they find out who her mother is? They don't even know she's alive, hell, they don't even know I'm alive!" Olivia ranted.

Elliot pulled her into a hug. "We'll deal with all that when the time comes."

Olivia nodded. "Okay, but if they get mad, it's on you."

Elliot pulled her closer to him. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

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so this ones a little short, but i still hope you enjoyed it! and please tell me what you think would be the best nickname for Alexandra.

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