The 1-6 in Manhattan
"Alex Cabot?"
The four of them could hardly believe it. They had all thought Alex had been killed by Velez. They had all attended the funeral.
"Casey," Olivia began, "I think you recognize Alex Cabot?"
Casey was in a state of shock herself. She had occasionally heard about Alex Cabot, she had been in awe at some of the things that Alex had done for the squad. And along with everyone else, she thought Alexandra Cabot was dead. She pushed back the initial shock of seeing her alive, and stepped forward and extended her hand to the beautiful blonde.
"Casey Novak, nice to meet you Alex."
"Likewise Casey. I've heard great things about your time here with SVU."
Casey blushed, not caring how she had found out, but more focused on the fact that she seemed genuinely impressed.
"I'm quite impressed with your accomplishments as well."
Munch, Fin and Cragen all stepped up to their former ADA, giving her a hug.
"So Cabot, fill us in, please."
"Well let's see…" Cabot thought of all that had happened over the last 14 months. "The night I was shot, and yes, I was really shot, Agent Hammond met me at the hospital and told me my best bet was Witness Protection." Alex had tears forming in her eyes, but she was still smiling. "I really didn't want to go, but I thought of my mother and all of you, and thought it would be safest if Velez thought I was dead. It was the hardest decision, but it was the only way." Alex took a deep breath, but continued. "But, I begged Hammond to let me tell you guys so you wouldn't be worried. He agreed, but I could only tell Olivia and Elliot. So, I went into Witness Protection." Alex's tears had begun to overflow, but she was smiling more than ever. "I thought about you guys everyday, waiting for the moment that I could come home. And here I am." She glanced around at the whole squad. "I'm home."
With that, everyone swallowed Alex in a giant group hug. Casey was feeling a little left out of the squad's reunion, but Alex motioned her over next to her.
"Get in here you. You are part of this squad now. I look forward to working with you."
Casey gave Alex a quizzical look. Alex slapped herself on the head, remembering that she had forgotten something.
"Listen everyone, I forgot something." She looked at Casey, then continued. "I talked to Arthur briefly before coming over here, and he agreed that SVU could use two ADA's. So that means…"
All four detectives, the captain, and the ADA grinned from ear to ear.
"Welcome back to Special Victims, ADA Cabot!" They all shouted, and resumed their group hug.
