Song: Now Comes the Night by Rob Thomas
It had been three weeks since Olivia had seen or heard from Elliot. She hadn't tried reaching out to him. Olivia needed to wait and hope her silence would show Elliot she meant what she said. For Elliot to be in her life he needed counseling so he could begin to heal. Elliot needed tough love right now Olivia reminded herself.
She still had Elliot's letter he had given her that day in the park soon after his return. Every day she had looked at the envelope since she received it. Olivia had even gone to Elliot's apartment one night so she could open it and they could talk about whatever it said together. However he couldn't talk so she continued carrying the envelope in her purse. Olivia was nervous, maybe even a little scared to open the letter by herself.
For ten years she had wondered why he left? She had wondered why he never even once reached out to her. Now he was back and as much as she pushed him that day in her apartment for answers, a part of her was scared to find out. Because once she knew the answers everything would become real.
11:23am the clock read as Olivia looked up. Another day drowning in paperwork here at the office. Currently SVU had two open cases they were investigating. One was a college student Mallory who had gone to a college party and didn't remember much. Likely she had a drug placed in her drink. Other case had been a burglary and rape of a women Lori in her thirties who lived alone.
"Fin, any updates on Mallory's case. Have we gotten any toxicology reports back?" Olivia asked as she walked into the squadroom.
"Not yet. Melinda said by tomorrow morning we should have results. I just came back from talking to Mallory's roommate. She did say she saw Mallory with a guy not on our list. I'm going on campus around two to see if I can find him after his class." Fi said as
"Good. Please keep me updated and thanks Fin. Have you ever heard of Tom Johnson, an attorney before? I had a voicemail message to call him." Olivia asked as she looked around the squadroom.
"Nope, the name doesn't sound familiar." Fin said as he followed Olivia in her office.
"Munch called me yesterday and we talked for over an hour. He is in Boston visiting family for a few weeks." Olivia said as she sat in her chair.
"Can you imagine Munch on a trip?" Finn laughed hysterically.
"Omg, long day trips were bad enough." Olivia laughed. But we are family. I really feel blessed to have each of you in my life. Sorry anniversaries like this remind me of how much I have lost." Olivia said as she teared up.
"Good thing we are not going anywhere. Even if I'm stuck having you as my boss. Fin said as he winked at Olivia. "Come here." Finn said playfully as he gave Olivia a hug.
"Ok, back to work" Olivia said as she laughed as Fin walked out of her office.
Olivia decided to call the attorney to see what the personal matter he had to discuss with her. "Yes, hi I am calling to talk to Tom Johnson. He left a message for me earlier. My name is Olivia Benson. Sure. I can hold and thank you."
After a few minutes Olivia was transferred. "Olivia, hi my name is Tom Johnson. I was a friend of your brother Simon. I was wondering if we could meet?"
"Can I ask what this is about? My brother died a year ago tomorrow." Olivia asked as she wondered.
"Yes, Olivia, it's something I need to give you in person. Your brother left it for you. Are you free at all tomorrow? It is something I can't stress enough. This is very important and you will want it." Tom replied.
"I am off tomorrow. Where should I go to meet you?" Olivia asked as she wrote down the address. "Thank you Tom. I hope you have a good day." Olivia was worried as she wondered what information this attorney had about her brother.
