Alex was almost shut off from the world the next day. Her usually calm exterior was starting to falter as she tried to come to some sort of decision. Olivia seemed so sure, shouldn't she be at the same stage? At the minute she was completely split down the middle. Half of her wanted nothing more than to wake up with Olivia every morning and go to sleep with her every night but there was the other more pessimistic half of her that couldn't help but drag up the past and bring to light some serious doubts.

She sat at her desk and tried to remember the conversation they had had at lunch yesterday. Alex had internally freaked out and wasn't entirely sure if she even gave Olivia any kind of answer. Somehow she got off that rooftop without having to tell Olivia how she was feeling. Now she sat here alone in her office maybe it would have been best to be completely honest.

Her phone rang abruptly snapping her out of her rather frantic thought process. She reached for it immediately but quickly hesitated when she realised it might be Olivia. Alex let it ring for a few more times before she realised she was being ridiculous.

"Alex! Thought I'd missed you", it was a rather upbeat Olivia on the line and Alex felt that familiar panic return from last night.

"Hi Olivia, sorry I'm busy", she didn't mean to sound abrupt but she needed to think things over before she engaged in the conversation that was bound to come sooner or later.

"Will you be busy tonight? I've got something to show you", this worried Alex even more. She didn't like surprises especially anytime but especially in these circumstances.

"No I don't think so", her curiosity seemed to get the better of her as she answered without thinking.

"Great, I'll pick you up at 7. See you later", Olivia hung up immediately and Alex exhaled sharply. She was very much aware of the fact she was being ridiculous. But she handled every major life decision like this; with a sense of trepidation and confusion.

She needed to talk to someone about this. But who would understand? She couldn't call Elliot, he would be rubbish in this situation. It would have to be Casey.

An hour later, Alex was sat opposite Casey at a nearby cafe finding it difficult to find a place to start. Casey was being very patient, giving Alex time to collect her thoughts.

"Olivia asked me to move in with her and I'm freaking out a little bit. We've had our problems in the past and I'm worried that's a sign to not go ahead with this so soon", Alex saw casey smile as she spoke; she almost looked relieved.

"That's what's bothering you? The love of your life wants to make a home and a life with you and you're worried about ancient history?", casey sounded like she wasn't exactly taking this seriously.

"Well it's hardly ancient history", Alex folded her arms starting to regret this.

"Look you should tell her how you feel. If I were you I'd have said yes in a heartbeat. This is the kind of situation you need to think with your heart and not your head", Alex listened closely as she spoke and began to realise casey was talking sense.

"I'm scared of making a mistake, I don't want to rush into anything"

"You know her, she's your best friend. There isn't going to be anything that pops up suddenly in her personality that you won't like. You two just work, stop fighting it", casey leant back after saying her piece.

"You're right", Alex admitted.

"I know", casey looked very smug as she finished her coffee.

Olivia arrived promptly at 7 and quickly ushered Alex out to her car without so much as a quick explanation. It was t until they were driving Alex decided to ask.

"Olivia, what's with the mystery?", Alex felt more relaxed now.

"It is a surprise just sit back and relax", Alex noticed they were heading away from the middle of the city. After half hour Olivia retrieved a scarf from the glove compartment and motioned for Alex to put it on.

"I'm not cold", Alex knew what she was really asking her to do but she wasn't going to play this game.

"Put it over your eyes", Olivia also seemed serious and Alex knew not to argue. She reluctantly tied the scarf securely around her head obscuring her Vision.

"I better not have to stay like this for long", Alex was being overly sulky just to highlight she wasn't pleased about this.

"Five minutes"

The time passed extremely slowly. Alex tried to act as impatient and possible but Olivia didn't bite. They finally pulled up to a halt. Alex listened to Olivia get out and shut the door up behind her. Alex tried to grope for the handle but Olivia beat her too it.

"Where are we Olivia?", Alex allowed her self to be led from the car. She felt the pavement beneath her feet.

"Just be patient", Olivia was leading her somewhere. Alex felt the edge of a stair and with some difficult tried to negotiate each step at a time. After ten steps Olivia let go of Alex's hands and she could hear her rustling with what sounded like keys. A door opened and Olivia carried on pulling Alex towards something.

They finally stopped and Olivia let her go, moving behind her and placing her hands on the knotted scarf.

"I know I freaked you out when I asked you to move in with me but I wanted to show you something. Please just think about it before you say no because I have never been more sure of anything in my life", Alex couldn't help but smile at Olivia's words. She felt the scarf being loosened and finally removed. She slowly opened her eyes and was completely shocked at where Olivia had taken her.

It was a house. A proper proper house. With three stories and big wide windows, it really was the most beautiful house she'd ever seen. Olivia stood in silence watching Alex as she took everything in.

"What is this place Olivia?", Alex finally found the words.

"It's a brownstone. I drive past it all the time and it came on the market. I've loved it since I first laid eyes on it, much like when I first laid eyes on you. I know it's a lot but I just want you to maybe consider it", Olivia looked scared and worried.

Alex didn't answer immediately. She paced around the downstairs, she could picture their life here. When she made he way back to Olivia she had made up her mind.

"Olivia, I love you"

"But...", Olivia looked up Into her eyes clearly hopefully for the answer she craved.

"No but, let's do it. I want to live with you, here", Alex looked around her potential new home. Clarity had finally settled over her and the decision became an easy one.