Title: Heartbeats Chapter 38
Author's Note: For disclaimer, see chapter one.
Chapter 38: Disclosing-Alex
"Liz? Do you have a moment?"
"I have many, Alexandra. Would you like one?"
"If you wouldn't mind."
"What do you need?"
"Olivia Benson and I are seeing each other."
"Breathe, Cabot. This isn't new information."
"How long have you known?"
"How long have you been together?"
"Officially? Since December tenth."
"Then I've known since December eleventh."
"Why didn't you say anything?"
"The same reason Don Cragen didn't. You two were happy and working proficiently. The relationship isn't causing any problems in your working lives so there was no real reason to say anything."
"What happens now that we've disclosed?"
"If I didn't trust the two of you to keep things quiet, I'd have to move you to a different unit. But that isn't the case here. Am I correct in assuming the two of you can keep things strictly professional while at work?"
"Yes."
"Then you're free to go."
"Thank you."
"Oh, and Alexandra?"
"Yes?"
"You and Detective Benson may want to consider wearing turtlenecks if you're going to insist on marking each other. While I'm sure the two of you quite enjoy the sentiment, there are those of us who find it inappropriate."
"I-"
"There's no need to blush, Alex. Just cover them better next time."
"Okay. Thank you, Liz."