Chapter Seven- Mile Long Criminal Record
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Alex shot daggers across the room at Jackson. They were sitting as far apart as possible and not speaking. Alex was simmering in anger and Jackson was confused and a little scared to approach the fiery blonde. "Alex…" he started. "Shut up!" Alex ranted. "How could you fucking do that to me Jackson? I trusted you and as soon as I turn my back you dig through my classified files? Now they're going to be on the front page news…Cragen's going to kill me!" Jackson was starting to see red. "What the hell are you talking about Alex? I didn't do anything." He yelled back at her. Alex was in shock. He just raised his voice at her. "No one else had access to those files!" she argued. "No one but you! You're the only one who could've read them!" Jackson was shaking his head. "I didn't even look in them, Alex. I swear! If you don't even trust me about that then why the hell are we even together?" he wanted to know, losing his head in anger. "Why indeed?" Alex replied softly. Jackson spun to look at her. She was sitting very still with her hands clenched tightly on her lap. Her face was white and there was a single tear, trickling down her cheek. "Alex…" he began, coming over to her to take her hands. She pulled away, which broke his heart.
Alex moved quickly into the bedroom and grabbed her suitcase, throwing in clothes with hot tears streaming down her face in currents. "Alex, really I didn't mean that." Jackson said, trying to stop her. "Can we just talk about this?" He begged. Alex didn't answer, just moved quickly into the office, which had her files. She threw all of them in the suitcase, not caring if the order of the papers were mixed up. "There's nothing to talk about." She said as she headed for the door. "We're done. Go find another DA to get your stories from because you sure as hell aren't gonna use me for them." She shut the door firmly behind her and headed for the elevator. Jackson chased after her but found the door shutting in his face. He ran down the stairs, but by the time he reached the parking lot, Alex was already pulling out and speeding down the street.
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Alex drove to the precinct in the most unprofessional manner. She left her suitcase in the trunk and quickly ran inside to clear out the mess. She pushed the up button on the elevator but then after a few seconds, ran up the stairs. She hurried into the squad room and got a stare from everyone. Olivia was the first to approach her. "Alex. What are you doing here? I thought you were spending the day with Jackson." She said in a concerned tone. She knew something was up. Alex felt her heart sink at the sound of his name, but quickly recovered. "Where's Casey? I need to talk to her." She said halfheartedly. Olivia looked at her anxiously, worry in every line of her face, but pointed to Casey's office. Alex muttered a quick thanks and ran to the room.
Elliot watched her go with stormy eyes. He knew that the problem was Jackson. He motioned for Olivia to come closer. Olivia complied and sat down on his lap, which brought a smile to his face, despite his temper rising. "Jackson did something didn't he?" he asked her. Olivia shrugged. "I really have no idea." She said uncertainly. "I hope they'll be okay." Elliot shrugged. "Never liked him." He admitted. "Reporters get on my nerves." Olivia leaned her head on his shoulder. "He kept my name out of the FBI." She pointed out. "Yeah and that's the only reason why he's still breathing." Elliot retorted. Olivia laughed and snuggled closer.
Munch suddenly jumped up. "Guys easy on the loving in the office space." He said, dodging a paperball that flew his way. "No offense Liv. I think you're a complete doll, but El come on…" he said. Elliot threw a stapler at him and hit him this time. "OW!" Munch yelped. "Stabler, if I didn't have a fifty percent chance of hitting Olivia, I would stick this up your nose." He threatened. Elliot laughed. "You're welcomed to try." Olivia glanced in the direction of Casey's office, wondering what they were talking about. Only Elliot was able to catch the look of apprehension in her eyes.
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"Casey I'm sorry!" Alex apologized. "I didn't jeopardize your case did I?" Casey didn't answer, just let Alex's information sink in. "Alex some reporter just covered every single detail of the Bigelow rape-homicide case." She said, staring off into space. "Twenty four counts Alex. Twenty four damn counts!" Alex put her face in her hands. "I know Casey. Now we have the risk of a copycat and gossip about your work and I'm so sorry." She said, trying to keep tears from streaming out of her eyes. "Casey I thought I could trust him. I really did." Casey waved her off. "Alex it's okay. I don't blame you, but I think you should leave so I can solve this mess." She said firmly. Alex rubbed her temples. "Alright." She gave in. "But I'm really—" Casey cut her off. "Finish that sentence and I will beat you out of here with a law encyclopedia. It's not your fault." Alex nodded and hurried out.
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As soon as Alex reentered the squad room, the laughter and jokes stopped. Everyone was looking her way. Alex felt unnerved and she showed it. "Do you guys have to do that?" she raged. Olivia put a hand on her shoulder. "Look, we don't mean anything, but do you need a place to stay tonight?" she asked. Alex nodded slowly and then burst into tears. "I was so wrong about him." She cried. Olivia rubbed her back. "I know honey, but it's okay. Everything will be alright." She soothed. When Alex's sobs subsided, she realized she had just broken down in front of the entire squad. She was red with embarrassment. She rushed out.
Olivia and Elliot exchanged glances. "I'm gonna kill him." Elliot stated plainly. Olivia put a hand on his arm. "No, El. We don't know the whole story and I don't want you arrested for murder." She said using the same soothing voice she had used on Alex. Elliot glanced at her expression. She was serious. "Liv…" he started, still angry. Olivia shut him up with a kiss. "Chill, El. Alex is a big girl. She doesn't need big brother in her business all the time." She reasoned when they broke apart. Elliot gave in. "What would I do without you?" he asked her with a small smile. Olivia gave him an innocent look. "You'll probably end up having a partner that will shoot you the minute you turn around and a mile long criminal record with charges for first degree homicide." She teased. Elliot laughed and swung her over his shoulder and headed for the car.
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