The annual Cabot New Year's Eve party. It was half party half charity event and for as long as Alex could remember she'd always had to at least make an appearance. It use to drive her nuts, having to meet and greet and smile for pictures that would be in the society pages. When she got older and decided her career could very well take on a political spin, she didn't mind it so much. While she was gone, she actually missed it.

She had never been required to stay the whole night. When she was younger her nanny would take her home if she was too tired to stay up and as a teenager she was free to go do her own thing as long as she had permission. After law school she pretty much stuck around, but not tonight. Tonight she was going to take advantage of her out clause. Slipping through the gathered guests as best she could she made her way over to where Olivia was and smiled.

"I hope I'm not interrupting," She said sweetly as she interrupted the conversation Olivia was having with the chief of detectives.

"Of course not Ms. Cabot." The Chief said politely.

Olivia raised her brow as Alex wrapped her hand around her arm.

"I'm afraid we're going to have to call it a night. Allison's first society party has worn her out." Alex said as she started to tug on Olivia.

Allie had taken a nap that afternoon because she was determined to stay up until midnight, but if it got Olivia out of any more political small talk she'd play along with anything. "Then we should be going." She said, then looked at the Chief. "Have a happy new year, Sir."

"You as well Detective."

As they walked away Olivia sighed. "Thanks for the save."

"It wasn't just as save." Alex said as they headed for the front sitting room of her mother's Manhattan condo. "And it's good for you to network. With the corners we cut in SVU, it never hurts to have people with shinny medals and pins on their uniforms on our side."

That made Olivia smile. Alex tended to forget she wasn't SVU anymore, that she'd moved up in the legal world, but in her heart the ADA was still their's as much as Casey was.

"Mama," Allie said when her parents came into the room. "Why are we leaving early?"

Alex took Allie's coat from her mother and helped the little girl put it on. "Because we have other plans baby girl."

"We do?" Both Allie and Olivia asked together.

"Yes," Alex replied. "We do."

Both Allie and Olivia just shrugged.

The whole cab ride home was full of unanswered questions from the dark haired detective and blonde eight year old, but Alex didn't say a word. She did however keep checking her watch. Why hadn't they'd left sooner? It was insane to think they could get a cab and get home in time. She didn't fully relax until they pulled up in front of their building with a half an hour to spare.

As they entered the building the elder blonde of the family stole a quick glance at the doorman, Henry, who simply winked. Alex smiled.

"Um, ok, we're home." Olivia said as she pressed the up elevator button. "Why?"

"You'll see." Alex said as the doors slid open. When Olivia went to press their floor she smacked her hand away and pressed the top floor instead.

Allie titled her head. "Are we going up to see Mr. Fergus?"

"No." Alex replied.

"Mr. and Mrs. Davenport?" The girl asked.

Alex shook her head.

Allie looked confused, they really didn't know anyone else on the top floor.

When the doors opened Alex stepped out first and headed down the hall to the right, then went left at the end. As Olivia followed she suddenly realized where they were going. The door to the roof was at the end of the hall they were now walking down. A knot was beginning to form in her throat as they climbed up the stairs carefully since two out of three of them were in heels.

"Over here." Alex said as she went over to the small rooftop patio. On the café style table was a small box, and three balloons tied securely to the cast iron.

Olivia gasped, tears stinging her eyes. "Alex?"

Alex smiled softly as she took Olivia's hand and lead her over to the table. "We've spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with my mother, I thought maybe it would be nice to spend New Year's Eve with yours."

Allie looked confused. "I thought Grandma Serena was in Heaven?"

"She is." Olivia said after swallowing the lump in her throat. Then she told Allie what she had told Alex about making New Year's wishes. That's when Alex opened the box and took out three sheets of paper and three pens.

"What do I wish for?" Allie asked as she sat on one of the cast iron chairs.

"Anything you want baby girl." Alex replied as she watched the emotion dance through her wife's dark eyes. She bit the inside of her cheek hoping that this hadn't been a bad idea.

After everyone's wishes were written down and tied to the balloons Olivia stood on the roof of her building, her mind flashing between this moment of having her wife and child with her, and moments when it had been her and her mother. She smiled softly, barely, only someone who knew her would even know it was a smile. For the first time in a long time she could see her own mother's face clearly, her smile, her words ringing through her mind as she pulled Allie closer.

"It's almost time, Livvy."

"It's almost time, Allie." Olivia said.

"Are you ready to make your wish?"

"Are you ready to make your wish?" Olivia echoed.

Allie grinned up at her mother and nodded. "Yeap, I'm ready." Then she reached up and wiped a tear off her mother's face. "Are you ok Mommy?"

Olivia nodded. "I'm more then ok Allie-Cat." She replied and then looked over at Alex who was on Allie's other side. "Thank you." She whispered as the whole city began to count down.

"10, 9, 8, 7, 6..." They counted together and then suddenly it was only Allie's voice. "5, 4, 3, 2, 1."

Without breaking their kiss Olivia and Alex let go of their balloons then pulled away just as Allie let hers go. The three of them stood there listening to the city and watching as their wishes flew higher and higher.

"Do you think Grandma Serena will get our wishes and make them come true?" Allie asked, her neck bent back so far she'd title backwards if she tried to bend it any further.

"I think she'll try her best." Olivia answered.

Allie smiled.

"What did you wish for baby girl?" Alex asked as they made their way back down to their apartment.

Allie looked at her mother as if she'd said something really stupid. "You have to keep wishes a secret, Mama, or else they don't come true."

Alex laughed. "I thought that only counted for birthday wishes."

"Nope," The girl said as she shook her head. "It's the law for all wishes."

"Well," Alex teased as they went into their apartment and crashed on the couch together. "We can't go breaking any laws now can we."

Allie shook her head and giggled. "Mommy would have to arrest us."

Olivia laughed. "I'm not sure if SVU covers broken wish laws. I'll have to check with Captain Don."

An hour later after tucking in a very tired eight year old Olivia found herself simply watching Alex as she moved around their bedroom. She still couldn't believe her love would do something so incredibly sweet for her. Getting up off the bed she walked over to Alex just as she was pulling a night shirt from her drawer. The dark haired detective wrapped her arms around her wife's bare middle and kissed her neck. "Have I told you lately how incredible you are?"

"You aren't upset?" Alex asked as she turned in her lover's arms.

"Upset?" Olivia asked in surprise. "Baby, you gave me a perfect memory, one with the three people I love the most in all the world. You gave me a chance to share you and Allie with my mother. How could I bet upset?"

Alex sighed in relief. "It's just hard sometimes, ya know? To read you when it comes to her."

Olivia knew that was true, so instead of replying she leaned down and kissed Alex. When they pulled apart she smiled. "Happy New Year, baby."

"Happy New Year, Liv." Alex whispered with a soft smile.

"Alex?"

"Hmm?"

"Come to bed."