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Elliot's POV

My hands began to sweat. I had known Olivia for years and know she was calling me by my title to tell me this... both of them. Intelligent and caring Kathleen and Lizzy she was only 9! I had seen enough to imagine what might have happened. "'Liv I'm coming there." I said reminding her that I had known her for years.

"Alright El. I'll see you soon." She responded, finally some familiarity. I walked back in and hurriedly whispered to Casey Novak the situation.

"Your Honor may we approach the bench?" She asked.

"Can't it wait until after the cross-examination of your witness? Judge Wright grumbled.

"I'm afraid it can't"

"Very well."

I watched both lawyers hurry up to the bench. There were some frantic whispers that I could not make out. Then Judge Wright announced a continuance. I reminded myself to ask Casey how she got a continuance past right. However right now I had bigger fish to fry. I darted down the marble steps of the courthouse and lunged myself into the drivers seat of the car. I noticed Fin chasing me but drove of. I knew he had money for a cab that I could explain later. As soon as I reached the hospital I charged in and was searching for Olivia. I had to know where my babies where. I had to know who would dare lay a hand on them. I caught sight of Olivia and began peppering her with questions. She looked at me, her deep brown eyes sympathetic.

"El," she started. "You know I can't give out information about an active investigation." Tears filled my eyes. We had been partners for eight years. During that time we had learned to tell each other everything. Now she had to keep my family secret from me. I turned away. She grabbed my hand and held it tight. "El, you need to know I gave the case to Munch and he just picked up Fin. I couldn't stay on it. I love your kids to much." It was then I started to bawl. She held me tight as we sat on a bench. I was reminded of how often she had been there for me and here she was now. My wife... Shoot! Kathy didn't know what was going on.

"Kathy." I started. "Does she know?"

"Oh El, I wish I could make this easier. We found Kathy's car at the airport. She and Victor Bradfield, who we know for a fact raped the girls, were having an affair. We speculate that she is helping him run." I broke down again. Kathy, my Kathy had let him hurt our girls.

Kathleen's POV

When I saw dad crying in Olivia's arms it shocked me. I knew dad spent most of his day working cases like ours and I guess since I had never seen him cry I thought he had built up a thick skin. I walked over. "Daddy I'm ok really." He grabbed my shoulders and looked into my eyes. His face was shining with tears.

"Kathleen, how can you be ok? You're dyeing for peat's sake!" I pulled him into a tight hug.

"So are you daddy. We all die at some point some just a little sooner than others."

"When did you start studying theology?"

"It's not so much theology as fact. As for when I realized it was when I decided that while I had no choice but to give him my body he won't get my spirit.

"What do you mean?"

"Lizzie, Dickie, and I are going to stop bullying in our schools. I see these people, even him, as not being accepted when young. So we are going to teach acceptance!"

"Do you actually think you can do it?"

"Weather I can or not is irrelevant. The point is that I need to try." He griped me tight.

"I just don't want you dyeing thinking you failed."

"Only trust that I'll do my best." I said hugging him back. Just then Olivia interrupted with two coffees for them and an orange juice for me. I noticed their hands linger when she handed Dad his coffee. Inwardly I smiled despite all this tragedy something good might just come out of it.