Chapter 30
Olivia strode back into the precinct three weeks later, marveling at the clean new changes and a little surprised that it was enough to make it difficult to discern where everything had taken place. It was more than a new coat of paint. There was better lighting, new furniture, which was also arranged differently than before, along with new décor. The windows were clean which surprised her how much sunlight came in.
"Baby girl!" Fin walked up behind her.
"Fin, how are you?" Olivia smiled.
"Good. You joining us today?" He wanted to know. Olivia reached onto her hip and pulled off her badge and Fin smiled.
"It's good to have you back. How are you doing?" He was concerned.
"I'm doing well. Those required sessions worked wonders," she told him.
"Glad to hear it. We're just busy breaking in the new computers today, unless we get a call. As you can imagine, without access to the network, we were handwriting a lot of forms at first. Munch managed to scrounge up a typewriter two weeks ago, which helped with the sorry ass handwriting confusion," Fin chuckled.
"I can't imagine trying to decipher Munch's handwriting," Olivia laughed.
"I see how it is. Finally back in the office and you had to let Fin lead you astray," the elder detective came up behind them.
"Oh Munch, you know how we like to tease you," she said as she turned to him.
"I know. It's good to see you Liv," Munch smiled.
"You'll be seeing a lot more of me. Tucker approved my reinstatement," Olivia smiled.
"That is excellent news. Where is your partner? He should be celebrating with us," the elder detective pointed out.
"Elliot must be still negotiating the traffic from his new place," she said.
"Didn't we move him in there last week?" Kenny came over to them. He'd just come out of the locker room and was glad to see Olivia.
"We did. Good to see you Kenny," she smiled.
"Glad to have you back," he smiled back.
"While we wait, why don't we show you your new desk? We didn't want to put your stuff out so it's all in the bottom drawer," Munch said as she slid over to the desk across from the one that had to be Elliot's – there were pictures of the Stabler kids on the new desk.
"Thanks guys. I appreciate you making sure they didn't throw out my stuff," she said, sitting down in her new chair and testing it out.
"Look what I found," Captain Cragen walked into the bullpen from the main doors. Behind him was Elliot and in his hands, he held a cake.
"We have to celebrate," he said.
"Might as well break in the new break room with the first cake," the Captain said. The others quickly dashed off to the new space, leaving Olivia with her commanding officer.
"How are you doing?" He wanted to know.
"Good. Really good," she smiled.
"Well if you need anything or something gets to you, you let me know. There is no shame in admitting you need help," Don said.
"Thanks Captain," Olivia said.
"Welcome back Liv," with that he headed for the break room. Olivia took a quick look around. It was good to be back.
The End