Maybe she was being sincere. How am I even supposed to know? Alex carries herself like she founded the fucking United States all on her own. Okay, so maybe I'm just trying to make myself hate her. I wish I didn't feel like I had to do that; I try not to hate anybody really. I like to think that I'm pretty easy going, outside of the interrogation room anyway. Ugh, why does this woman make my head spin?
'Liv?' Saved by the bell. How does Elliot always know when to interrupt my dangerous thought train? Maybe he just has good timing.
'Hm?' I don't bother to look away from my window on the passenger side.
'You are either worrying about Madison… or you're thinking about Alex.' Gee, does he want a prize or something?
'Liv listen, I know we've talked about this before but you really shouldn't let Alex get under your skin. I know how you are. I know you wanted to be the one to make that connection.' I hate that Elliot is always right about me. Sometimes I think I'm so transparent, until I remember, Elliot's the only one who really knows me like that.
'Maybe you and Alex should leave your defenses at the door and try to be friends. I think you both would be less miserable.'
'What is this, High School?' I didn't mean to snap, I'm just in a bad mood. 'Alex is not my problem.' I suck at lying to him.
'Yes Liv, she is your problem and unfortunately, you need to figure out how to fix it or you need to let it go.' Why is Elliot even bothering with that line of thought again? I love him, but sometimes I wish he would just shut up.
'Olivia… it's starting to affect your performance on the job.' I know he said that with caution but to me it didn't mean a thing.
'Elliot! How can you say that?' I'm only offended for a second because I know it's true and so does he.
'Come on…" he's giving me that knowing look. Doesn't he know it's my job as Olivia Benson to be stubborn? I can't admit defeat. He's a dope if he thinks I'm going to agree with him outright. I just look back out the window as we pull up and park.