The four detectives are comparing the day's findings…..

"So, O'Riley's in the clear," Elliot asks, he glances down at his watch and sighs.

Munch, never looking up from the paperwork on his desk, answers, "Court ordered meetings and very honest sponsor confirms his alibi."

Olivia speaks up, dropping the pen she was tapping, "Damn it. That's the only solid lead we had."

Fin stands up and looks at the board, "Actually, O'Riley states that Ryland here had quite the temper with Carrie. Said he saw her slap Carrie once."

Elliot rolls his eyes, "Right 'cause felons are always so honest. Look, guys, it's late….we'll check up on it tomorrow."

Everyone prepares to leave. Munch and Fin mumble their good byes. Olivia stops to face Elliot, " I didn't want to ask in front of them…"

"I'm fine Liv, really. Getting used to sleeping in a bed by myself. Don't worry alright…see ya tomorrow."

She smiles and leaves. Elliot again glances at his watch… "Where is that girl?"

Cragen comes out of his office. He stops, "Rough day?"

"Been a rough two months Cap'n."

Cragen nods.

"You know, you only had to warn me once about always getting my kids out of trouble. And this time, I don't even think a few favors would have cut it."

"She plead out. At least she didn't get any jail time."

"I just can't believe I didn't see it. This is my baby."

"No, this is Maureen Stabler. An adult who committed a crime."

"She sure is. But…you know, she lost all of her scholarships….school even asked her to sit out a semester, to "rethink her direction." Worse than that, Kathy won't even speak to her."

"That why she's staying with you?"

"Partly. Other part being it's a lot easier to make sure she gets to her meetings on time…sees her p.o. on time, always. Plus, I feel….guilty. Like she only started using…..because of her mother and I. Like ecstasy was the only way out for her….what I don't know is, where she got it."

"Maybe she'll give it up. You do have a gift for making people talk."

Maureen strolls into the squad room, "This a private party?"

Elliot looks over at her, "You're late."

"I know…I was, detained."

Cragen speaks up, "Detained….how?"

Maureen laughs, not too much unlike her father, "Cops. And I don't mean that in a bad way. I know I have to earn back that trust. Now I'm just a con to you guys. My P.O. called just after I left…told me to drop by and pick up my work assignment." She hands Captain Cragen the papers she was carrying.

"Well, Elliot. Looks like my favor came through."

He hands the papers to Elliot. Elliot reads over them and smirks, "Well, guess, uh, I can get her to work on time. Welcome to my unit, gopher."

"Yeah…I mean, sure thing Detective Stabler."

He laughs and takes her by the hand and leaves.