Disclaimer: Again, not mine, but you never know what the future has in store.

A/N: Thanks to all my reviewers . . . I write for you guys! Hope you enjoy this next installment and I hope that yall are proud of me. I mean, three chapters in two weeks! Wow, maybe this is what college was invented for.

Free to Go

"I'm done."

"What do you mean you're done?"

"I have all the information you need to help take down the drug trade in EM City."

"In two weeks? You have it all in two weeks?"

"Yes. I know how it gets here, who always has product, where they sell it and the safe lingo to use to not get pegged as a narc. Speaking of, I know which hacks helps the prisoners."

"Well then, spill."

Brian then went on to tell the warden and Agent Taylor about how the Italians, Hispanics and Homeboys all got their product, how they promote new product and which hacks help the process along. Three days later the drugs in EM City were reduced by at least half, four CO's were fired and the kitchen shipments and mailroom packages were checked more vigorously. The FBI and Warden Glynn declared Brian's mission a success. The only hitch in the plan was that Vern wasn't captured yet. Brian couldn't just leave, because then it would seem suspicious and Elliot would be in danger.

Brian was put in protective custody and got to spend some extra time with Doctor Nathan. He and Gloria had become closer and had decided that they would love to see one another once Brian was out of the prison for good. She brought him outside food and would visit him after her shifts to hang out and give him some company. The day after Elliot's plan went down, Brian was going to ride home with Gloria and they would move from there.

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Toby had spent only five days in the infirmary so far and was getting tired of just laying around all day. He didn't want to be attacked, but was somewhat anxious to get out of the casts and go home to his family. Periodically he got a message from Elliot, but he couldn't actually see him because then the cover would be blown and he wouldn't get to go home at all. He patiently awaited the attack he knew was coming, but he wasn't looking forward to it at all.

It was Wednesday night and Toby noticed that instead of the normal mail delivery, usually brought by Vern, was late. When it finally came the delivery boys were Robson and Winthrop. When Toby saw this, he knew he was in trouble. He hit the hidden warning button they had given him and tried to act normal and prayed that Elliot would get the message in time.

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BEEP BEEP BEEP

Elliot was trying to take a nap when a faint beeping woke him. He sat up and tried to figure out what was causing the annoying sound. Once he realized the sound was coming from his footlocker, his eyes widened. It all of a sudden hit him, Toby. Toby was in trouble. He grabbed the censor, cut the sound off, while leaving the signal on, ran out of his pod and found Murphy at the guard station.

"Murphy!"

"What Keller?" Elliot pulled the censor out of his pocket and discreetly showed it to the head hack.

"I need to go to the infirmary," he said, trying to convey his message without blowing his cover.

Murphy nodded in understanding, "Okay, let's go." Murphy gave his post to Mineo and escorted Elliot out of EM City. He then radioed the warden and hurried toward the infirmary.

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Toby watched as Robson took the shank from under some packages, gab some mail and walk towards him. At that point, Toby was scared to death. He didn't know if anyone had gotten his call for help, and was sure his life was going to end any minute. Toby closed his eyes as Robson raised the shank to stab him. He awaited the fatal blow, but it never came. He reopened his eyes to see Officer Murphy with Robson's arm in his hand and saw him beginning to cuff the inmate. He looked around but didn't see Elliot standing anywhere. He finally caught sight of him sitting on a bed partially hidden from his view by Murphy, Robson and Winthrop. Elliot was getting stitches in his upper shoulder and was being bandaged.

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Later that day - Oswald Interrogation Room 4

"What happened? Is you shoulder okay?"

"Yeah. The shank didn't get too deep. I'll be fine. Cragen will put me on ass duty for a while, but other than that, I'm fine. You okay?"

"Yeah. I am just glad that Murphy showed up when he did. You must have gotten the message I sent pretty quick."

"Yup, as soon as I figured out what the noise was, I ran to Murphy, we came towards the infirmary, I got stabbed, he kept going and here we are."

"Well, thank God you did. I'm just sorry Schillinger got to you in the first place."

"Yeah, but if he didn't then we wouldn't have him in custody and my job wouldn't be over. I just want to get out of here and get back home to my job, my kids and my beautiful fiancé."

"I know what you mean. Getting out would be awesome."

"Hey, don't look so sad. I keep my promises. You are leaving with me as soon as Olivia gets here with my ride. I am holding up my end of the deal. When Olivia gets here, you paperwork should be done and you can ride back to the city with us."

Toby smiled. He didn't really think that he would get out, but now being reassured by Elliot, he was beginning to believe it. The two sat in silence and reveled in the fact that they would be free soon. Ten minutes later Elliot hesitantly spoke up.

"Toby, I was wondering something," he said nervously.

"Okay, what?"

"I don't have to much family left and all my friends are co-workers. I was wondering if maybe you would be one of my groomsmen. I mean, we have only known each other for like two or three weeks, so I would understand if you said no, but you seem pretty cool and we could be friends away from here," Elliot concluded shyly looking towards a shocked looking Toby.

"I would be honored to be a part of your wedding. I was thinking the same thing, about us being friends. I know that cops don't really like lawyers, much less, lawyers who are ex-cons, but you seem to look past those facts. We should definitely hang out away from here. Maybe even have our kids meet."

"Cool. I didn't even think about the kids, but that would be a good idea, too."

Toby and Elliot sat and talked for another hour. They exchanged information and made plans. They were then sent to EM City, during dinner, to get their things. They walked back into the interrogation room and were surprised to see Olivia waiting there. Elliot dropped his stuff and grabbed her into a giant hug. He then kissed her passionately.

"Well, its good to see you too," she laughed into his neck. It was then that she noticed the bandage that covered his shoulder. "El, what happened? I thought I told you to be careful!"

"I got stabbed, no big deal. I'm fine. Don't worry."

"Don't worry? Don't worry? I am always going to worry about you, so get used to it buddy."

Elliot chuckled, "I know, just make sure you know that goes both ways here."

"Yeah, okay." Olivia looked over Elliot's shoulder and saw Toby just standing there, "Hey, I'm Olivia. Sorry he was too ride to make introductions," she said to Toby as she stuck her hand out for him to shake.

Toby smiled, "It's fine. I'm Toby, its nice to meet you. I have heard so much about you," he said as he shook her hand.

"Only good things I hope," she replied with a smile.

"Only the best."

"Good."

At that moment Elliot spoke up, "I told Toby he could ride back to the city with us. The FBI is giving him early parole for helping me with Vern and the rest of the brotherhood. That okay?"

"Yeah, that's fine. You know you don't have to ask," she said with a smile. She then turned to Toby, "I am happy for you. I know you must be excited to get out of here."

"Thanks, and yeah, you have no idea. When they agreed to early parole, I couldn't believe it. My kids are going to be so excited. I called my dad and told him, but we are going to surprise Gary, Holly and Harry. I'm just sad that Gen isn't around to see this all happen."

"Well then, how about we get a move on? We want to get back to the city before it gets too late. Toby, where in the city do you live?"

"Off 5th Avenue in Manhattan. If it is out of your way, I can have my father pick me up at you place or something."

Elliot shook his head, "Nonsense, we will drop you off at home. Plus, I need to know where you live if we are gong to hang out and stuff."

"Oh yeah, good point. I forgot about the whole I don't have a license thing. Oh and thanks again for being in you wedding."

"No problem. I wouldn't have it any other way." He turned to Liv, "I asked Toby to be a groomsman at the wedding. I didn't think you would care."

"That's no problem. You don't need to ask for my approval of who you want to be there or on your side of the alter. Plus it sounds like you guys have become pretty good friends."

"Thanks Liv," he said as he gave her a quick kiss. "Yeah, we hope to continue to hango out and get to know each other better outside of this awful place."

Just then Officer Murphy entered the room, "Detective Benson, how are you doing today?"

"I'm fine. How are you today Officer Murphy?"

"I'm fine too thanks," he then turned to Toby, "Beecher, sign here and initial here," he pointed to the places respectively. "As soon as you do that, you are free to go. Do you have a ride set up?"

Toby took the clipboard and pen, signed the forms and gave it back to Murphy. "Here you go. And yes, Elliot and Olivia are taking me back." He stuck his hand our to Murphy, "I wont say its been a pleasure, but it was nice to meet you. Have a great life, man."

Murphy shook Toby's hand, "Same here, Beecher. Good luck, and I don't want to see you back here ever again."

"Don't count on me ever coming back here. I got a second chance and I plan to do right be society, the law and my family."

"Good to know. Detective Benson, Detective Stabler, it was a pleasure meeting you and good luck with the wedding and any other future endeavors life throws at you."

"Thanks," they said in unison.

"Bye and have a nice life," Elliot said.

Olivia swatted Elliot's arm, "Be nice. Bye Officer Murphy, and maybe if you are ever in the city, all of us should have dinner of something." With that Olivia, Elliot, and Toby got their stuff and walked out of OZ for good.