Chapter 7

The next morning Olivia kept looking at Amanda during breakfast. She was in love and didn't know how it happened so fast. She smiled at her and looked at Lucy and Noah. They were happy, but she wondered what they would say about leaving New York. She couldn't believe it was actually in her head. Everything felt so wrong there and everything here felt so right.

She heard Fin talking to Noah. Fin was her hesitation, he was family and truth be told he stuck by her more than Elliot. She felt Amanda touch her shoulders and whisper, "Are you okay? I would ask if you were remembering last night, but your face says no."

Olivia smiled and told her they could talk later. "We have a big day. Are you ready?" Amanda nodded. They cleaned up and headed to the hotel. Lucy was so helpful keeping Noah entertained.

Olivia sat in the adjoined room with her team. After the introductions they went over the plan. Blake was setting up cameras and Fin was more than impressed. "Let me help, I have some gaming experience." Olivia rolled her eyes at him. For an adult, he was a big kid. Fin and Blake actually worked well together.

Reese approached her, "Sergeant Benson, I really enjoyed your seminar 6 months ago." Olivia squinted, finally remembering she came to Atlanta when Cragen sent her. Amanda rolled her eyes behind her and Olivia saw a jealous streak. Reese explained she was still in the academy, but her admiration of Olivia Benson was getting under Amanda's skin with each word.

Olivia smiled and figured she would clue Amanda in secretly. "Well, I read your file, you're young, but you definitely seem like you're ready. What does your family and fiancé think about you taking on the job of a cop?" She listened to Reese, but watched Amanda squirm with embarrassment.

When Reese walked into the other room to help, Olivia grabbed Amanda in her arms. "Liv, we're at work!" Amanda was terrified. She had the most adorable pouting lips that Olivia wanted to kiss so badly.

Olivia had restraint. "I know and you're jealous." Amanda frowned, "I only want you, relax. Get your head into this. If we're going to do this, we both have to learn to separate some things." Olivia let her go and Amanda felt sad. She liked being in her arms. As she went to check out Blake's work, she turned and winked, "I like that you're jealous."

Blake showed them all the cameras and they tested the mics. The hotel was told which room they were given. Everyone cleared out and Amanda went home. Reese sat downstairs in the lobby waiting. She wore an earpiece to give them cues. "Captain Reynolds has arrived. Sergeant you are correct they did not come together."

Olivia didn't think they would. She also figured Patton was sneaky. He had Reynolds make sure his name was on the hotel log. Reese confirmed as he signed the papers and took the keycard. After a few minutes they saw Reynolds clear as day on video cams. He sat on the chair and made a phone call. "I'm here just give me a knock." Blake zoomed in and saw Patton's name on the phone. It would be easy to get the call logs.

They waited 25 minutes and they heard Reese, "Sergeant Patton is here and so is Amanda." Reese explained Patton was walking and holding her at her waist. "He's whispering to her, but I don't know what." They didn't have a visual and Olivia cursed herself thinking she should have directed Blake to have a setup in the lobby. Fin calmed her saying they could easily pull the footage later for evidence. That wasn't the issue, Olivia wanted to see Amanda now. She wanted to make sure she was safe. "Amanda, looks good. She has one hell of a poker face."

Olivia relaxed hearing that. Within minutes they were all in the room. "Well look who I ran into." Reynolds and Patton stood there admiring her. "Darling, your sister is in one hell of a situation. I'm sure this will help her."

Amanda swallowed hard, "I told you I didn't want to do this." Amanda mentioned the threats would land them in so much trouble. She baited them and they responded by digging their holes deeper with every word.

Patton started unbuttoning his shirt, "Well, you know I don't take no for an answer." He peeled off his shirt and grabbed Amanda quickly.

Olivia jumped and Fin felt it. "What's her signal word?" Olivia was completely on edge. She knew she needed to get a grip and refocus.

Blake smiled, "Bastard! It was her top choice." They turned as Reese entered to join them. They watched Reynolds undress. Things were getting rough and Patton had his hands all over Amanda. It pained Olivia to watch it. She waited to hear the word, but the longer she held out the worse it looked.

Reynolds came from behind and ripped off her white blouse causing it to fall off her shoulders and hang at her tucked in pants. Reynolds smacked Amanda on her ass hard causing her to yell. Patton grabbed Amanda by the neck and choked her all while pushing her to the bed. Amanda told him to stop, but her voice was fading. Fin nudged Olivia, "How long are we letting this go?"

Olivia looked at the woman she loved and had quickly gotten to know. She hadn't used the word. Olivia knew one thing, she didn't want to be coddled, she had to wait. Patton let go of her neck, grabbed her cheeks squeezing them with one hand as his other hand undid her belt and pants. Reynolds stood there stroking his length. Just as Patton was about to kiss her, Amanda yelled "Bastard!"

Olivia ordered them to move now. Fin and Reese entered using the adjoining door which they never checked as Blake and Olivia entered the hallway door. "Stop right there, down on your knees!

Reynolds was livid, "You stupid little bitch!" Fin wrestled him to the ground. Olivia and Blake pulled Patton off of Amanda and handcuffed him face down on the bed. Reese ran and covered Amanda with a blanket. Olivia, seeing Blake had a strong grip on Patton, looked for Amanda to give her some kind of a symbol. Amanda gave a nod. That's all she needed to spring her into boss mode.

She directed Blake and Fin, "Get them out of here!" She turned to Reese, "Watch her. Medical attention is on the way." She turned to leave without even another look at Amanda.

Amanda began shaking her head, "I'm fine! I don't need medical attention!" Olivia heard the tone and even Reese was confused.

Olivia smiled before turning around with a serious face. She didn't even look at Amanda, only Reese. She saw the medical staff enter. "Take her to the hospital. Detective Taymor, restrain her if necessary." With that Olivia left to deal with the situation.

The Commissioner shook everyone's hand. There was no place for crooked cops. He asked to speak to Olivia in private. Fin told her he was going with Blake to check on Amanda. Olivia promised to meet them. She was told they were keeping her overnight due to her neck wounds. It was just precautionary measures but she knew Amanda was pissed.

After her meeting with the Commissioner, she arrived at the hospital. She stopped outside of the door and smiled hearing her team laughing together. "Her team", she liked the sound of that. "Well, congratulations SVU. They all smiled except Amanda. She hated the age thing, but she was showing it big time with her pouting and mini tantrums.

She was pulled from her thoughts hearing, "Mommy!" She had Lucy go to Amanda's favorite soul food spot, Big Daddy's. She picked up fried chicken, turkey wings, fried fish, ribs, pork chops, ox tails, beef tips, meatloaf, and 5 different sides not knowing what everyone liked. "Mommy, I got sgetty."

She kissed his head and picked him up. Maybe Amanda's mood would lighten seeing Noah in her arms. Lucy went first, "Hey, everyone. We have food."

Olivia held Noah as he waved at everyone. He saw Amanda in the bed, "Mommy, is Manda hurt?" Amanda heard his sad little voice and watched his eyebrows scrunch together to make a serious face.

Amanda gave him comfort, "Hey buddy! I'm fine. What did you bring me to eat?" He squirmed down out of Olivia's arms and grabbed the bag just for her. He put the bag on the bed and tried to climb unsuccessfully. Then Fin gave him a boost. "Tanks Uncle Fin! Manda! I got you chicken and double Mac and cheese." She kissed his cheek asking about his dinner. "I got sgetty, want some?" Noah had all of Amanda's attention and Olivia would have to wait. She had no idea how pissed she was, because she couldn't read her at all.

They ate and talked about everything and anything except work. Fin picked up a sleeping Noah, "Liv, I'm going to take Lucy and Noah home. I'm guessing you're staying." For the first time Amanda and her made eye contact. Her eyes begged Olivia to stay with her. She looked so small in that big bed.

Olivia thanked Fin and kissed her sweet boy. "Night Luce. Get some rest. I need to talk to you tomorrow." Once they were gone, she walked over to Amanda. She ran her thumb over the bruises on her neck.

Amanda wasn't used to being treated like this. She realized it wasn't babying, it was love and concern. "Liv, will you hold me?"

Olivia was surprised, "I thought you would be mad. I know you didn't like me…" Amanda pulled her into a kiss to stop her babbling. She wanted Olivia's love and all of her attention.

Amanda stopped kissing her, "I want it. I want everything with you. I want you to take care of me. I want you to baby me, well sometimes. I'll even move to New York."