The Bet
Chapter Nine
By: Lizzie B
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Author's Note: Sorry it took me so long to update. It's getting towards the end of the school year and that means I'm scrambling to get things ready to move out, write all those last minute papers that teachers think are a good idea to give at the end of the year and generally save my grades. So, now that I've bored you with my rambling, please read and review!
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"I've never been happier to see a lawyer," Detective John Munch asked, while hugging Alex Cabot. She laughed and returned his hug enthusiastically.
"It's good to see you too John," She said, blinking back some tears. Detective Odafin Tutuola stepped forward when John released Alex and also hugged her.
"Should have known you wouldn't be so easy to kill," Fin said when he stepped back from her.
Alex looked past Fin to Detective Olivia Benson, who was the one to sneak the other detectives into her hotel room. "Thanks Liv."
She shrugged, "It was nothing."
"So, witness protection huh? Where'd they stick you? God's Wrath, Nebraska?" John asked, leading Alex to the couch and sitting down next to her.
"Worse, Wisconsin," Alex laughed.
"Ouch," Fin smiled, "You still a kick ass lawyer there?"
"No, they made me take another job." John held her hand when a sad look crossed passed over Alex. Taking Alex away from the law was one of the worst things the government had ever done the way John saw it.
"But, hey, you're sure about testifying right?" John asked, concerned over the risks.
"Oh yeah." He smiled when the fire came back in Alex's eyes, "I'm going to put this guy away."
Everyone looked towards Olivia when her cell phone rang. She glanced at it, "It's Elliot," and she stepped outside the room.
"So, tell me," Alex said immediately after Olivia felt the room, "Something's up between them, isn't it? Did someone win?"
John frowned, "No, Elliot and Kathy have separated."
Alex's eyebrows shot up, "Separated? They're getting a divorce?"
Fin shrugged, "Haven't heard anything about a divorce, but it doesn't look like they're trying to mend fences."
"But, what's the problem then?" Alex frowned in confusion, "Shouldn't this be a good thing? Olivia and Elliot finally have a chance to be together."
"Well, the problem is Elliot," John explained, "He's not handling it well. If you thought he had anger issues before…"
"How bad?"
"Well, he hasn't gotten suspended yet, but he's getting close."
"Well, what about Liv? She's keeping an eye on him, right?" Alex asked, looking towards the door.
"Elliot's not talking to her," John said, his tone relaying the worry for two people he considered his children, "He's building a wall."
Alex's eye went hard again, "I'll talk to Liv, I'll get her to get to him."
Fin laughed, "Damn good to have you back counselor."
Alex grinned back, "Damn good to be back. This little drama's the most interesting thing that's happened to me in years."
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Author's Note: So, I know you readers are anxious for me to get to Fault, but I've got to do one more episode, RAW, before that. Come on, Elliot gets shot! That's a perfect moment to play with!