I know noooothing of the legal system. Most of this is probably waay inaccurate. Sorry for the hiatus, more coming reaaally soon!
Christina Finn knew the face of abuse. She had seen it many a time in the nameless, countless victims she had coached, counselled; abuse was her business, it was the business of the very bureau she worked for. It was the business of the bureau that the formidable Alexandra Cabot herself ran at peak efficiency, but Christina still could not comprehend that Alex Cabot herself had been suffering the same abuse that she and her subordinates prosecuted every single day. She had heard stories about Cabot from back when she was working in SVU; she had grown to become a legend within the District Attorney's office. Christina had no idea what kind of connections Alex had until this case was brought out into the open. In the conference room, she sat among Judge Elizabeth Donnelly, Judge Lena Petrovsky, District Attorney Jack McCoy, and Former District Attorney, gone Attorney General, Arthur Branch. Jessica Rossi, Jim Steele, and Brian Peluso felt as though they were under the scrutiny of the A-Team; no one was going to let Robert Sheldon get away with hurting THEIR Alexandra. The meeting commenced as Branch rose,
"Thank you everyone for coming to this meeting, especially Judge Donnelly, Judge Petrovsky, District Attorney McCoy, and Attorneys Peluso, Rossi, Finn, and Steele. No offense to the all of you, but I have decided that I will try this case personally." Branch stated plainly. With those words, the meeting of the power houses of the Manhattan judicial system began.
-AO-
The crimson sun had risen tall in the clear, crisp Manhattan sky. The wind was crisp and frigid; the metallic steel buildings and windows of the New York City skyline reflected tall slices of light through the streets.
Alex and Olivia stood in the small entryway of the hospital silently, staring out the windows of the sliding door in front of them. The previous days' events had rattled both the detective and the attorney to the core. They had each come close to losing something they held dear; Alex had almost lost her son, Olivia had almost lost Alex. Decisions had to be made; extra care had to be taken. Olivia was more than willing to take care of the woman she loved; Alex was more than willing to become a model patient, though she would hate it.
The resilient detective intertwined her fingers into Alex's. She was ready to take that step outside and face the world again, and she was ready to be the rock that Alex was in need of. Alex exhaled deeply, and the pair stepped out onto the bustling Manhattan street.
-AO-
"He's a brazen sonuvabitch who knows how to play a crowd. He'll charm them into thinking that he is just a man who was eager to become a good husband and father." Steele stated with an aggravated tone.
"That whole 'good husband and father' ploy is horse shit, and we all know it. The problem is proving that he is merely a lying idiot with a heavy hand." Donnelly immediately responded. Her choice of words caused smiles to emerge on the faces of every judge and attorney in the room.
"We have a list of witnesses who are ready and willing to testify to Robert's character, but the evidence is slim. Besides a few emergency room photos, and statements from neighbors, we are treading on thin ice." Peluso sighed.
"Has anyone talked to Cabot about testifying?" Finn inquired.
"She's in no condition to even think about the trial right now. She's getting discharged from the hospital this morning…she needs to recover a little bit." McCoy stated.
"Let's give her a little more time. I'm sure once she's feeling better, she'll be more than eager to put his ass in prison."
-AO-
"Baby, it's freezing cold. How 'bout we get a cab?" Olivia asked as the two strode down the street.
"Listen, I'm fine. I feel fine, and the doctor said that fresh air would do me some good. The apartment is three blocks away. Let's just walk." Alex smiled. Olivia placed a chaste kiss upon Alex's hand and placed their hands in her coat pocket. As if on instinct, Alex's free hand went to her abdomen, silently reassuring little Nicky that they would be okay.
"What do you say we stop by Sara's and get some breakfast?" Olivia asked.
"I think that would be fantastic." Alex said.
As they walked a few moments in silence, a topic weighed heavily on Olivia's mind.
"Has anyone talked to you about the trial, yet?"
Alex sighed and stared straight ahead.
"No. Not yet." Was all Alex responded. Taking the hint, Olivia merely dropped the subject. She was unimaginably content; walking with her beautiful girlfriend who was carrying their child. All her life, she was set in the idea that she would never have the family of her own that she wanted; she would never truly be happy. Alex was giving her the life she had only dreamed about. She knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that she loved Alex, and Alex loved her. No matter how nerve racking the next few months would be, they would also be rewarding beyond their wildest imaginations.