Chapter 4
Olivia took off her glasses, having total control of herself now. Olivia held out her hand and Amanda was confused because it wasn't to shake her hand. "Did he send that file?"
Amanda forgot she was holding it and apologized. She handed it over and started explaining about the cases that they had come across. Olivia read them. It sounded like the same man. Olivia was wondering how she could help, plus she was on vacation. "The Captain was wondering if you would come and help us out. Your Captain must have given him that impression."
She looked at Lucy. She wasn't worried about her or Noah. She didn't want to leave them though. "Liv, I've got him, no problems. I'll cook dinner for us."
Olivia sighed, at least it was just a pool day and he was happy. "Okay Rollins walk with me and talk."
Amanda cringed, she didn't like being called Rollins. "Well, first of all I like being called Amanda better, Liv." Olivia swung her head around, she was a sexy smart ass. She opened the door to the apartment as Amanda explained what happened so far. "My Captain said you were here for a few weeks, gosh how much did this cost?"
Olivia came out of the room pulling her shirt on. Amanda caught a glimpse of her toned stomach and bra. "I don't think that's any of your business." Amanda shook her head and apologized again. "I tell what Amanda", Amanda smiled at the way she mocked her saying her name. "You tell me how old you are and I'll tell you how I can afford this."
Amanda knew she was a young Detective and hated the age thing. "No thanks, not interested, just help us with the file."
Olivia wondered what the attitude change was about. They got into the car. It was her turn to apologize, "Hey, I didn't mean anything by that. The age thing, I'm sorry okay. I'm 41. Does that help?" Amanda was shocked, it made sense, I mean she was a Sergeant but she didn't look 41. "Hey, don't judge me, what's the face for?" Amanda smiled and started to apologize again, "Oh no! You're cute when you apologize, but stop, that would be apology number 3 in twenty minutes."
Olivia bit her lip because she said she was cute. Amanda smiled because she said she was cute. "I'm 25 and I get a lot of flap about my age." Olivia thought she was younger than that.
She fastened her seatbelt, "Well, I would tell you if someone gives you hell, give it right back, but Amanda Rollins, I believe you can handle yourself just fine. Let's go."
They didn't even make it to the station, they were called about another attack. Luckily the rape was interrupted. They were talking to the Vic at the hospital and Captain Reynolds called them back, they had the perp.
Olivia met a few squad members and the Captain, she noticed Amanda became different. Amanda leaned closer to her as two older gentlemen walked in the room. The Captain straightened up, "Deputy Chief Patton, Commissioner. We think we have the perp."
The Commissioner hugged Olivia, they met years ago. He was friends with Cragen as well and came to New York to visit. She was a young detective then and he always asked about her when they spoke. He hoped to steal her one day.
Olivia wanted to ask Amanda if she was okay, but she didn't, not yet anyway. "It's about time. You have let him cause too much trouble in our town." The Deputy Chief did the talking and he never looked at Amanda once or addressed her.
"That's not the perp." All three men looked at Olivia. Captain Reynolds explained he had the same prints and it was a deadlock. She quickly disagreed, "The New York sketch has the yin yang tattoo and he looks like him. However, Amanda's reports clearly state from the victim that the attacker has a chipped tooth and a scar on his abdomen. She looked at Amanda who wasn't helping at all. "He has neither. Something's not right and if you don't figure it out, you'll have a bigger mess in your town."
Reynolds and Patton didn't dare say anything, because the Commissioner was there. "Rollins and I will go in." That got Amanda's attention. Olivia was guiding her to make her look strong, because she was shaken. "Rollins, you with me?" She kept saying the name she hated to get her attention. Amanda nodded. "Let's figure this out, keep your eyes on me."
Olivia took the lead, "Mr. Thomas, we have a problem." Olivia explained the rapes in the two cities and tried to look for a connection. "We have your prints, how is this possible sir?"
Amanda shook it off. He never asked for a lawyer. He was very forthcoming. It didn't make sense. "We're trying to help you. I have a forensics background, the only way this is not you is if you have a twin. Do you have a twin, Mr. Thomas?"
Olivia looked at her, Amanda had it. Gabriel Thomas was stunned, "For all I know, I could. I was adopted, that's all I know. I swear I didn't do any of this." He even looked at the attack dates. "This date, my wife was in the hospital. She had a miscarriage. I never left her side."
Olivia and Amanda came out. Amanda had a great plan, she was a great detective despite her age. "Commissioner, Deputy Chief, and Captain whatever this is, whoever this is they're watching. We need to let him go and stay on his trail. He won't attack if we have his brother."
The Commissioner talked to Olivia and she saw Amanda was busy and another police officer took Olivia home. She only hoped whatever that rattled her wouldn't interfere anymore.
When Olivia got home Lucy was asleep with Noah. She left her a note that dinner was in the microwave and it was Taco Tuesday. She heard her phone go off. It was Cragen, "Thanks for helping with the case, even on vacation you're a star. The Commissioner had great things to say." Olivia ate and went to sleep dreaming of Amanda Rollins.
The next day they spent the day at the park. They ate lunch there and had a nice dinner. On Thursday they were back at the pool all day. After dinner, Noah yelled, "I yove vacate mommy!" Lucy agreed vacation was a wonderful thing.
He was asleep in the bed next to her and she was watching the 11 o'clock news. She smiled seeing Amanda address the press conference. They found the real rapist. Brian Smith was his identical twin. She was right. She frowned hearing that Amanda was hurt in the take down and on her way to the hospital. She cut the TV off wishing she had her phone number to call and check on her.
They had a lazy Friday morning. They were eating breakfast when they heard a knock on the door. Noah jumped down and Olivia grabbed him, "No sir!" He laughed as she tickled his belly.
Olivia opened the door and was surprised, "Well, it's the superstar Detective Amanda Rollins. Congratulations!" Olivia wanted to pull her in and examine her body, since she got hurt.
Amanda just smiled. Noah waved, "Hi Manda. We eat boobear panakes." He squirmed down and grabbed her hand pulling her to the table. Olivia closed the door.
Amanda sat and explained she didn't really eat breakfast. Lucy and Noah just looked at Olivia. Amanda felt weird, "But I'll take a couple of pancakes."
Olivia laughed, "Noah you better tell her." Noah had a mouthful of pancakes, but somehow said breakfast was the most important meal of the day. Amanda frowned, he was three and knew that. "Manda come to zoo?"
Olivia kissed his head, "Baby, I think Amanda has to work." Amanda shook her head, "Actually I'm on leave, my ribs are bruised."
Noah gasped, "Mommy, kiss it." Olivia wished she could and Amanda turned red blushing.
Lucy picked him up, "Liv we'll get out of your hair and I'll get him dressed." They left the room and Olivia and Amanda just looked at each other.
