Chapter 17- How is She?
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She had been in the operating room for hours. Hours that the entire SVU team spent in the living room, fretting about her survival. Despite her words, Jackson was not comforted…neither was the rest of the team. Olivia was sobbing quietly into Elliot's arms, Cragen had just eyes closed and was leaning his head against the wall, Fin and Munch were quiet for once, despite Munch's attempt a joke about being a pain in his own ass, and Casey was staring at the door with a distant look in her eyes. Jackson was frozen. No feeling in his eyes, except pain and fear. He was afraid to lose her again. He hadn't been prepared. Hadn't been able to protect her. He refused to cry. Refused to give up on her.
Casey was killing herself in her mind. Stupid she thought to herself. If she hadn't asked Alex to help her, if she hadn't asked Alex to mentor her in this case, then this would have never happened. Alex hadn't covered an SVU case in years and Casey just suddenly dragged her into one that could have proved fatal. She more than anyone else in the room was at fault.
Olivia couldn't believe it. She hadn't expected this to happen. Alex was still hurt, but Elliot had escaped without a scratch. She was hurting. She could tell Jackson was as well. He was trying his best not to ruin her happiness that Jackson was alive, but she knew better. She leaned her head into Elliot's chest feeling his strength seep through her. She prayed that Alex would pull through. Alex was strong. Jackson was persistent. They had to pull through. Just then the doctor came out of the emergency room. "Detectives…" he said slowly, not sure how to address all of them. "Uhh ADA Novak…and Captain…and uh, Mr. Zane" Cragen held up a hand. "Please just stop trying to get all our titles right and just tell us how Alex is." He said, trying to keep his temper in check. "Right. I'm so sorry…" He started. Jackson put his face in his hands as Casey let out a wail and Olivia rushed to her side.
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Sorry this chapter was so short. I just need some time to get my ideas together again. So hope you enjoyed this short little chapter. I think only one or two more chapters left before I end this. I'll probably make a sequel though.