Chapter 2:

Apartment 7

2348 Park Ave

Wednesday April 29

Fin and Olivia knocked on another door.

"Who is it?"

"It's the police!" Olivia yelled. In a few moments the door was slightly opened, a woman stood in the open area.

"Can I see some badges?" Liv and Fin showed her their badges. She studied them closely. "What can I do for you?"

"We're interviewing everyone on the floor, Where you last night from four to nine?"

"Here."

"Did you hear anything?"

"Yeah, now that you mention it. That little bitch from down the hall. One of her boyfriends' came over and started pounding on the door."

"Did he say anything?"

"No."

"You said "One of her boyfriends." Does she have a lot?"

"She always has someone over."

"The girl from apartment three?"

"Apartment three? Of course not, I was talking about apartment four. Maria isn't a slut." Olivia and Fin looked at each other slightly annoyed.

"What do you know about Maria?"

"She's the sweetest girl. Why are you asking about Maria?"

Olivia stopped for a second. "How long has she lived here?"

"A few months. She doesn't talk much though. Did something happen to Maria?"

"Would anyone have a reason to hurt Maria?" the woman shook her head.

"I can't think of anyone. Everyone here loves her."

"Ok, ma'am you told us that you heard a pounding. Can you tell us what time?"

"About, four, four fifteen. Do," she stopped a second. "Do you think that guy hurt Maria?"

"Its possible." Olivia's phone rang. "Thank you," she walked off to talk. "Benson." she listened intently. Soon she hung up. She turned to Fin. "Fin." she nodded towards the door. "Thank you for your time ma'am." the woman nodded and closed the door. The two detectives walked away. "We got a problem."

SVU squad room

16th precinct station house

Fin and Olivia walked in. The other detectives were sullen face. "What's going on?" Olivia asked.

"The case is dropped." Cragen said sadly.

"Why?"

"Maria doesn't want it investigated."

"Captain we can't just let this rapist go free."

"Legally there's nothing we can do. You decide to do anything, I never heard about it." with that he walked back into his office.

"So," Cameron said slapping her hands together. "What did you guys find out?" The others looked at her amused. "Hey, me and John are stuck here all day while you guys get to have all the fun. You can at least talk to us about it."

"All anyone heard was someone banging on a door," Fin started. "They all assumed it was for the girl livin' next door."

"The chick got any enemies?"

"None," Liv answered. "From what we heard, everyone loves her."

"What about family?"

"Orphaned," Elliot answered.

"How does she pay for her place? Livin' in a place like that, the girl's gotta be makin' a bundle."

"She's a secretary at Kaytech Technology. It's a computer company."

"Hmm, maybe I should work there."

"You gonna check it out?" Munch asked. The others looked back at each other.

"I'm up for it," Elliot said. "What about you two?"

Olivia nodded. He looked at Fin. "Yeah yeah I'm comin'." The three walked out of the building.

Kaytech Technology Computer company

837 Broadway Ave.

Wednesday April 29

Elliot, Fin and Olivia walked into the large white waiting room and headed directly to the secretary. She was a middle-aged woman with dyed brown hair. She didn't look happy to see them.

"Can I help you?" they flashed her their badges. "Is there anything wrong?"

"We're looking for information about Maria Rodriguez." said Elliot. the woman gave them a curious look as she picked up the phone.

"Yes hello Mr. Bylo? Yes the police are here asking about Maria. Alright." she hung up the phone. "He'll be right down."

"You know Maria?"

"She's one of the secretaries."

"She's a teenager."

"And very organized. She climbed up from a job in the mail room."

"In a year?"

"She set up a filing system that we use to this day. Mr. Bylo saw potential in her, so she was given a receptionist job." An elderly man walked towards them from a wooden door off in the corner.

"Hello," he said. "What can I do for you officers?"

"Detectives, I'm Detective Stabler this is Detectives Benson and Tutuola." He pointed to Fin and Liv.

"Tutu?"

"Ola," Fin finished. "Call me Fin." the man nodded.

"Well, I'm Gregory Bylo, I own this company. I understand you have some questions about a certain employee."

"Maria Rodriguez." Elliot said. "Do you know her?"

"Very well. Professionally speaking. She's not here today."

"I know."

"Mr. Bylo," Olivia cut in. "Does Maria have any problems with anyone she works with?" Bylo thought for a moment.

"Heather Germaine used to have problems with her. But she quit several weeks ago. Last I heard she moved out of state." Olivia nodded.

""Ok, is there anyone else?"

"Everyone loves Maria. She's an angel. I'm sorry, is Maria in any trouble?"

"She's fine," Elliot lied. "Where were you last night from four to nine?"

Bylo thought for a moment. "Here, then I went home."

"Can anyone vouch for that?"

"I'm sorry, I'm going through a divorce." Elliot nodded, writing it down in a little notebook.

"Well thank-you. We'll call if there's anything else." They walked out.

Back at the station house Elliot tacked Bylo's picture to the bulletin board. "Professionally speaking my ass." He turned back to see the other four detectives, their captain, their shrink, and their A.D.A. standing there.

"Is he bonin' her?" Cameron asked in a very serious tone.

"Cameron was a virgin before the rape." Olivia said exasperated.

"Her hymen wasn't broken. Not all women's hymens break when they first have sex."

"She's sixteen!"

"Yeah and when I was that age I had already screwed half of Manhattan."

"Maria is not you."

"If Bylo wasn't sleeping with her he wanted to." Elliot stepped in.

"But would he be desperate enough to rape her?" Casey asked.

"I doubt it," answered Fin. "I didn't get a rapist vibe off him."

"You get vibes off rapists?" Cameron asked.

"You'll learn in a couple years."

"Kinda like murderers." she said happily. Fin smiled.

"Yeah."

"Back to the point," Cragen said annoyed. "Who else, besides Bylo could have raped Maria?"

"She had contact with a number of men who were attracted to her." Olivia answered. "It could be any of them."

"It could also be a chick." Cameron inputted. "She was raped with a dildo." Elliot started to think.

"Bylo mentioned that Maria had a problem with a former employee." Elliot looked through his notes. "Heather Germaine."

"She still live in the city?" Cragen asked.

"We don't know." Answered Elliot.

"Find out." Elliot nodded.

Phew! I thought I'd never finish this chapter! I tried to make it longer and therefore, kept getting writers block! Well I'm done! Yey! Oh and...I GOT MY LICENSE! yey! Hehehe. Lol, well review, tell me if u like the story or if u want me to stop. Mostly u say u like them. So far, I know its not as sappy as I said, but it gets there, there's also gonna be a trial. So sit back and enjoy!

Bob