Munch stepped back and thought, trying not to show his shock. Slowly he nodded, understanding a little.

"But how and why all of us? And are you sure you got your information right?"

"Look, I know, alright?" Fin answered, anxious. "And another thing I know is that there's no way in hell we're gonna get anything out of her unless she's completely certain every one of us, including those connected to us," he paused, eyeing Stabler. "And I think we all know we can't just tell her we're safe, gotta show her."

A collective, frustrated sigh was uttered from the whole group. Huang, who until now had been silent, tried to get more specific answers.

"Ok, so she's protecting us, like Munch said before, how do you know?"

Fin hesitated. "She told me to remember back to when I helping narcotics with a case. She… was an informant for me."

Huang tensed.

"All she did was know some people who were into some stuff. She never did any drugs or anything, don't worry." Fin held his uneasy gaze on Huang, looking desperately for some pardon. Seeing only nervous surprise and worry, he quickly continued. "Anyway, I was undercover for that assignment and somehow it got to where the higher-ups in this drug ring figured they had a rat within their crew, but they weren't sure who it was. They knew Gina was somebody who knew things, so they tried to get her to tell who the leak was. She never talked so my cover wouldn't be blown and so I wouldn't get into any trouble."

Munch began to say something but quickly was shot down by a look from his partner.

"That's how I knew she was protecting someone besides herself. I knew she was protecting everyone because of how she said 'everyone' was waiting, when she didn't really know that everyone happened to be standing outside the door."

"Normally, I'd say you're assuming a bit too much, but in this case and knowing her, I'd say you're right. She knows danger is part of a cop's job, but she still wants to protect us… Elliot, have your family take a vacation out of town, just until the case is over, just to be on the safe side. We don't know how deep this thing goes. Maybe it's just us that's the target, but we have to be careful." Cragen began.

Elliot frowned, nodding in agreement. He got on the phone to tell his family what to do.

The captain continued, "Everybody else, be especially careful. Am I right in thinking that she'll just 'know' that we're watching our backs and then come to us?"

Fin nodded.

"Alright, everyone act as if this case is open but cold. That'll let things cool off and hopefully she should let us know what's going on."

Everyone went to their respective desks; thinking, annoyed they couldn't do more and trying to understand what was going on.

Cragen called Huang into his office, "Are you going to be alright?"

"What type of question is that? My daughter…yea… I'll be alright. It sounds like you'll know something the sooner she feels you're 'safe' or whatever she wants. I just have so many questions but don't want her to snap. I should be able to help her."

"We'll get them, don't worry. Why don't you try to get some sleep here in the crib? It's quiet and better than trying to sleep in a hospital chair. She's just resting there anyway, right?"
"Yea, they said she could leave tomorrow if she continues to rest at home."
Cragen smirked, "Like that'll happen. Tell me, how do you keep up with her?"

Huang smiled proudly, "I sometimes wonder how she keeps up with me and these crazy hours. She's very independent. At times I've felt like I'm just giving her a place to stay."

"I'm sure she doesn't think that."

"At least not anymore, I guess. I think I'll take up that offer of some sleep. Thanks."