A/N: Didn't want to leave you hanging, so another quick update (though, this one leaves you hanging, too). I promise to update tomorrow (Sunday).

BILL

"How's Alex?"

Olivia told Alex she was working late. It wasn't like her to lie to Alex, but she knew Alex wouldn't approve of what she was doing.

"She's okay," Olivia said, pulling a bar stool up next to Adam at a midtown bar.

"Mom says Rebecca is improving," Adam said.

"You haven't been back to see her?" Olivia asked, reaching out to grab the beer the bartender had just handed her.

"I've been busy," Adam said and then slid her a folder. "Here."

"What is this?" Olivia asked, opening the folder.

"A list of everyone who could be behind this," Adam said. "I was working on a bill."

"I know," Olivia said. "But you should give this to the police there. I've been working with them. They have a few leads on the guys from the video."

"Yeah, and that will turn up nothing," Adam said. "Olivia, I know you don't owe me anything, but you and I both know this wasn't random, and the attackers will never be traced back to whoever set this up."

Olivia flipped through the folder, stopped when she got to one particular name on the list.

"Bill?"

"Yeah," Adam said. "We part ways a few months back and he wasn't happy about it. He especially wasn't happy when he found out what I was up to."

"He knew?"

"No one can keep a secret in politics," Adam said.

Olivia took a drink and shrugged.

"You need to give this list to the local police," Olivia said.

"I will," Adam said. "But I wanted you to see it first. Bill is a man that knows a lot of secrets and will use them to get what he wants. His reach is far."

"You really think it could be him?" Olivia asked.

"Once I thought about it, he's my number one suspect," Adam said.

"Okay," Olivia said, finishing her beer. "I have to get home, but I will look into this and continue to work with the PD over there. But promise me one thing."

"What?"

"Don't do anything stupid," Olivia said. "Let me handle this."

Adam nodded.

Olivia turned to leave before stopping and turning back around.

"By the way, did you really have a change of heart or is this another political scheme, the bill you're co-sponsoring?"

"It's real," Adam said. "I've spent some time reflecting on it and not having my sisters in my life, quite honestly, has kind of sucked."

Olivia nodded, silently acknowledging what he said. She turned and went home.

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When Olivia arrived home, Alex was sitting on the living room floor, giggling and playing with Noah and Addison. Olivia slipped her jacket off and stood by the door watching before Alex notice her.

"Hey! You're home," Alex said.

Olivia smiled and joined her family on the floor. "How was everyone's day?"

"Well, mine was uneventful, for an ADA at least," Alex said. "And Lucy said these guys were full of energy all day, but I think I've about wore them out before bath and bed. What kept you late tonight?"

"I had, um ... I went to see your brother," Olivia admitted.

Alex was putting a puzzle block in and stopped at Olivia's words. She finished putting it in, and scooted closer to the brunette.

"Okay, what about?" Alex said. "I figured he was the last person you wanted to see."

"He still is," Olivia said. "But he's serious about wanted to find out who is behind what happened to Becca and I want to help how I can."

"I thought you said the local police were doing a good job handling it," Alex said. "What did Adam want with you?"

"They are," Olivia said. "I think he just needed reassurance and to make sure they were working every angle."

"Uh huh," Alex said, unsure if Olivia was giving her the full story. "And that's it?"

"That's it," Olivia said. "Don't worry, honey. It's under control. Now, why don't I get these monsters in the tub and let you relax for a bit before bed."

Alex smiled. She still wasn't convinced of Olivia's words, but she wanted to believe her and she was tired of worrying constantly about her family and Rebecca.

"Sounds good, babe," Alex said. "And then when we get to bed later, we can both be good and relaxed."

Alex smirked as she watched Olivia grin in anticipation of the night ahead of them

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Knock. Knock. Knock!

It was 3 a.m. when Olivia rolled over and looked at the clock after hearing the loud pounding on their door. She heard Alex moan next to her about the noise.

"Liv...what is it?"

"Shh, Alex, I'll handle it," Olivia said, crawling out of bed. "The neighbor downstairs is probably just drunk again and on the wrong floor."

Alex drifted back to sleep as Olivia hurried to the front door, grabbing her gun on the way. She looked through the peephole and immediately opened the door.

"What the -" Olivia stopped mid-sentence to assess what she saw in front of her. "What did you do?"

"He's dead," Adam said. "Bill is dead."

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