Olivia walked into the precinct a little late that morning, after getting over the surprise and shock of being so sick. She shot a guilty glance at the Captain, remembering her promise to not be late again. "Benson?" he asked when she had put away her scarf and jacket, motioning her into his office. Olivia walked into the cluttered space and leaned against the window frame. "Have a seat," offered the Captain. Olivia sat down and looked the Captain in the eye. She started to talk before he had even opened his mouth. "I was late this morning because I got sick. I had to clean up and change and get over here. I'm sorry." The Captain looked her straight in the eye and she looked back. He turned his head away and waved his hand, as to dismiss her. She got up and left the office, closing the door behind her. She walked over to her desk and sat down. Elliot was sitting in his chair across the desks from where she sat. "Morning," he said softly. She smiled back and rooted through the clutter on her desk, as if she was looking for something.

"Can I help you with anything?" asked Elliot, a little concerned.

Well, thought Olivia, you could explain why for the past two nights you haven't even asked me to come over. It doesn't have to always be about the sex, it can be about being together. It's not like you're hiding it from your wife, you don't have one anymore. She looked at Elliot and replied, "No thanks, I found it. We should go visit her school. Maybe the teachers or some of her friends will know something, maybe there was someone at school." Elliot smiled faintly, he knew something was on her mind, but nodded in agreement. They grabbed their coats and walked out of the building into the crisp autumn air. They got into Elliot's car and drove to the school that Kathryn had attended. When they walked into the school they were greeted by the secretary and directed to the high school director's office. They spent some time talking to the woman who introduced herself as Ms. Brooks. She took them to Kathryn's homeroom teacher who escorted them to an empty classroom so they could chat. Ms. Brooks then departed and found some of Kathryn's closest friends who might be able to tell the detectives valuable information. Kathryn's homeroom teacher, Mr. Donovan had been shocked to learn of the girl's pregnancy, just 3 days before her death.

"It was all such a shock," he said, a tear forming in the corner of one eye, "She was one of our best students, polite, cared about her work, excelled in everything, save one or two subjects. An overall active student." Mr. Donovan turned away and Olivia took a moment to look around the classroom. She'd heard that sometimes some people really had to have something spelled out for them before they understood something, but she'd always thought she was pretty good at reading between the lines. That's why she was surprised at what she realized when se glanced at the black board. On it, obviously from a science class, was written, "Reproduction happens when the sperm and ovum meet and fertilization happens. This takes place after sexual intercourse between a male and a female. The sperm can survive for up to 3 or 4 days in the female, making time of conception usually unknown. When fertilization is successful a zygote is formed. A zygote is a baby in its earliest stage." Olivia gasped and turned away. Elliot and Mr. Donovan looked up; Mr. Donovan realized what she had seen first.

"Yes, it's sad. We were studying reproduction in our grade nine-science class. Maybe if she'd considered the consequences more carefully," he paused and looked away. Elliot, in this time, had been reading the board. He looked at Olivia and tried to make eye contact but she seemed to be purposely avoiding meeting his eyes. Elliot extended his hand, "Well, Mr. Donovan, thank you very much, we'll be in touch if we need to know anything else, the same goes for you. If you remember anything please, don't hesitate to give us a call." Olivia shook the teacher's hand and followed Elliot from the classroom. They walked down to the library in silence. When they knocked on the door Ms. Brook answered it quickly.

"I have 6 of her best friends," she started, motioning over her shoulder to the teenagers in the background. The detectives nodded, "I'll take 3 and you can take 3." offered Olivia. Elliot nodded and they entered the room.

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Olivia walked into her apartment and closed the door after she set down the grocery bag in her right hand. After interviewing the students Olivia and Elliot had gone back to the office and worked for a while, going through statements and the note. She'd finally left the office, a little earlier than usual. She'd stopped at the grocery store on her way home and picked up some food and other little things. Among them was a small pink box. She put the food away and took the pink box into the bathroom. She opened the pregnancy test and sighed as she read the instructions. When the test was ready Olivia got up slowly and looked at it. "Positive," she said softly. Olivia sank down to the floor and hung her head between her knees. She cried until she fell asleep. The next morning Olivia opened one eye and looked around, where had she fallen asleep? Just as she realized where she was, Olivia felt a yucky taste in her mouth and leaned over the toilet just in time to be sick. What a way to start your day, she thought.

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